1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |