1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 560 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2776 mm |
