2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 362 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (343 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 120 L |
