1949 Cadillac 62 vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1949 Cadillac 62 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country.
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:
1949 Cadillac 62 | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | 62 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5425 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3090 mm |