1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
