2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Escalade | 456M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 110 L |
