1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 500 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 363 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 Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |