1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fleetwood | CW |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5160 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |