2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 521 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 904 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
