1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 805 kg more than 1977 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 308 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 74 L |