1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 562 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | 6239D | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
