1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Sixty | F355 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 364 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |