1941 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1958 Ford 17 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 62 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
