1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 50 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 443 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fleetwood | 560 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 237 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 | 2223 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3080 mm |