2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Cadillac |
| Model | F430 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
