1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |