1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 24 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 79 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (296 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fleetwood | 420 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |