1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 863 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Fleetwood | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2740 mm |
