1969 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1957 Ferrari 246
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Brougham. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.
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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1969 Cadillac Brougham | 1957 Ferrari 246 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 246 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2170 mm |