2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2002 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2002 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | 400 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |