1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 57 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 325 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3320 mm |
