1950 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
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:
| 1950 Cadillac 62 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
