1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 312 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fleetwood | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |