1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 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 257 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Sierra 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 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
