1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Eldorado | 400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 118 L |
