2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 795 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 133 L |