1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1712 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Fleetwood | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |