1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1947 Maserati A6
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati A6 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 261 more horse power than 1947 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1947 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1697 kg more than 1947 Maserati A6. 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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1947 Maserati A6 has manual transmission. 1947 Maserati A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1947 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Fleetwood | A6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2560 mm |