1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 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.
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1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 400 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 120 L |