1965 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1965 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Cadillac Eldorado. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1311 kg more than 1958 Ferrari Dino.
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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1965 Cadillac Eldorado | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | Dino |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 804 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |