1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 275 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 400.
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 DeVille | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 400 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 118 L |