1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 705 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 348 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |