1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 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 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 360 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 446 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |