1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Hornet | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3810 mm |
