1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 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 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 382 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
