2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 508 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
