1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 1960 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1491 kg more than 1958 Ferrari Dino.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Brougham 1958 Ferrari Dino
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model Brougham Dino
Year Released 1960 1958
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 210 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 9000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 71 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 804 kg
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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