1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |