2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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 Escalade (499 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Escalade | 365 BB |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 410 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |