1943 Cadillac 62 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,675 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1943 Cadillac 62 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5675 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 895 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2500 mm |
