2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | Dino |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
