1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 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 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |