1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 326 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Fleetwood | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2430 mm |