1967 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1967 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1967 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 956 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America.
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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1967 Cadillac DeVille | 1952 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 340 America |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |