1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 290 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Fleetwood | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2320 mm |