1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 48 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 612.
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 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 612 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 105 L |