2003 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 2003 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 848 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.

Because 2003 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. 2003 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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