1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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 Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Fleetwood | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 119 L |