1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1040 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
