1963 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Biarritz | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Biarritz | 308 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6390 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 | 583 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |