1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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 255 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Fleetwood | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
