1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |