2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | F355 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
