1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1976 Ferrari 400

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400.

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 Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 1976 Ferrari 400
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model Fleetwood 400
Year Released 1968 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7725 cc 4823 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 375 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 422 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5800 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 120 L


 

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