1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade

To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 789 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (496 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari GTO. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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