2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Escalade | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 120 L |
