2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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 245 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.
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2003 Cadillac CTS | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |