1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Brougham (591 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Brougham | 208 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 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 | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
