1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 32 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 73 kg more than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (400 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | E420 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
