1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195. 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. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Cadillac Seville | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 195 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |