1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Ferrari | Cadillac |
Model | 400 Superamerica | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 95 L |