1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 27 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | F40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 720 Nm |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |