1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari F1 88 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari F1 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | F1 88 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
