1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 414 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.

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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 2012 Ford Mustang
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Fleetwood Mustang
Year Released 1993 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 185 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 379 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1566 kg


 

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