2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Cadillac Catera | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |