1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 11 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 890 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Eldorado | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
