1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
