1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 748 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 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.
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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Fleetwood | 208 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2350 mm |