1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 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.
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1963 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |