1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1973 Ferrari 246

To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire (325 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Cadillac Solitaire 1973 Ferrari 246
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model Solitaire 246
Year Released 1989 1973
Engine Position Rear Middle
Engine Size 4473 cc 2418 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 196 HP
Torque 325 Nm 226 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats