1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Sixty | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
