1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 51 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 481 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fleetwood | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
