1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 721 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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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1965 Cadillac DeVille | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | Dino |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 74 L |