1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 985 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (590 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | DeVille | F40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 120 L |
