2005 Cadillac STS vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2005 Cadillac STS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS. 2005 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Cadillac STS | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | STS | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |