1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 465 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 289 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |