1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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 Brougham | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 126 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |