1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 550 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 336 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 119 L |