2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 645 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | F40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
