1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |