1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Biarritz | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
