1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Calais is newer by 10 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), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 860 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.
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1969 Cadillac Calais | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Calais | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |