1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 32 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Fleetwood | 550 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
