1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1967 Toyota Century is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Toyota Century.
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. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 60 | Century |
Year Released | 1942 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |