2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 308 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308.
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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (264 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 308 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
