1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 38 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.
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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Fleetwood | Frontier |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3200 mm |