1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1951 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
