1979 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT.
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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1979 Cadillac Brougham | 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |