2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 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 242 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 208 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
