1987 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 28 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 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 450 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, 1987 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, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Eldorado | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
