1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 49 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 617 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fleetwood | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
