Speedaire vs Craftsman compressors

[slickstysix]

So I have a craftsman 60 gal compressor with the aluminum pump housing. It works good for what I use it for which is mainly automotive and frequent bench top sandblasting. I get a fair amount of water (to be expected) and oil in the air. Not sure if this is normal. I have water and oil separators inline, but it always seems to gum up my sandblaster and every tool I use reeks of pump oil after use.
I have a lead on a 60 gal Speedaire with a US made cast iron pump. The CFMs are a bit less on this one (11.3@90 vs 10.3@90 on Speedaire). The price is $400 and seems to have little use.
Would the Speedaire be a better investment than to keep the Craftsman? I just wonder if the Craftsman is lighter duty and gonna **** out.
Your advice is appreciated.

 

[jakemac]

At one time, both would have been made by Campbell Housfield, but without knowing the age of either compressor it's hard to tell.

I'd be inclined to favor the cast iron pump over the aluminum one for longevity. If the Speedaire is in good shape, without leaks (oil or air), then $400 would be a good price whether you needed it or not. Selling the Craftsman (with full disclosure) would help offset the cost of the Speedaire.

 

[slickstysix]

Would an Eagle twin cylinder be better than the Speedaire?

 

[jakemac]

That would be a question for someone with more/better knowledge of compressors than I have.
My experience has only been with the smaller CH made Craftsman and Speedaire compressors made between 1970 - 1990. Although, I did work with a portable 60gal Husky oilless unit for a while. I hated it. It did the job (multiple nailers) but it was annoyingly loud.