1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 890 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | 212 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 159 L |
