2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS-V | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
