2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS-V | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
