1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Maybach 62
To start off, 2004 Maybach 62 is newer by 36 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, 2004 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 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, 2004 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | Fleetwood | 62 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 110 L |
