1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 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 606 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
