1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is newer by 10 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 110 L |
