1958 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (231 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Sixty. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 610 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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.
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1958 Cadillac Sixty | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sixty | 420 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 3080 mm |