1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 862 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Sixty | F40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |