1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac Calais and 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 908 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Calais | 365 GTB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1197 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 127 L |
