1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 54 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, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
