1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1970 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2260 mm |