2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 120 L |
