2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 341 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | 308 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |