1972 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 4 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 120 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
