1975 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1975 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. (180 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1956 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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1975 Cadillac DeVille | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 276 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |