1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Calais | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| 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 | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |
