1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 910 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |
