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That '72 Coupe DeVille brings back a lot of memories. Way back in 1975, my Dad sold me his then three year old 1972 Sedan DeVille, and I towed my 1971 Nauset around with it for several years. Absolutely loved that car, and never even knew the boat was behind me!

When Cadillac was making the large body Fleetwood Broughams with 7000# factory option tow package, 1991-1996, a Cadillac mechanic told me they were basically Suburbans in disguise, with all Suburban drive train and accessory mechanical parts except for the truck suspension. They are all running factory 3.70 rear end ratios with either Positraction or Traction Control, and you have to tow in 3rd (3), not overdrive (D). That cuts the highway fuel mileage in half - 9 or 10 vs 20mpg.
For the 25, a weight distributing hitch is mandatory, but not for anything smaller. these cars are heavy, low in profile, with important long wheelbase, and tow extremely well - much better than one would expect.

When the Caddy's give up the ghost, a long wheelbase Suburban/Denali/Escalade will be in oder, as I prefer those to a pickup. I think it's the best all around tow vehicle one can buy, especially with family/friends as passengers and longer trips.