1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (158 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | 220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
