1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Fleetwood | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |
