1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 846 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 308 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |