1969 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1955 Ferrari 735
To start off, 1969 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 735 would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 735.
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 DeVille | 1955 Ferrari 735 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 735 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 6954 cc | 4412 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 850 kg |