1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (361 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fleetwood | S |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 361 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 4090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |