1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
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1962 Cadillac 62 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2170 mm |