1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 940 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eldorado | CW |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5160 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
