1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 61 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 61 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 61 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 61 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5276 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1524 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2940 mm |
