2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica

To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS.

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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac CTS 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model CTS 400 Superamerica
Year Released 2009 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 3967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 259 HP 336 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 253 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 71 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors


 

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