1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 430 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | DeVille | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| 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 | 198 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 119 L |
