1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2580 mm |
