1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Cadillac CTS 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. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Cadillac |
| Model | 400 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 68 L |
