2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Catera | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |