1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
