1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 312 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |