1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 308.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
