1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT

To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 760 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Cadillac Brougham 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model Brougham 250 GT
Year Released 1992 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 185 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 260 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2610 mm


 

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