1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1978 Cadillac Brougham | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2260 mm |