1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 30 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 348. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 348 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Fleetwood | 348 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
