1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
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.
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1960 Cadillac 62 | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | 62 | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |