1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Because 1977 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8190 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 744 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |