1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
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 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 166 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 166 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |