1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1983 Ferrari 126

To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1643 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.

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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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