1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1949 Ford Custom
To start off, 1955 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Custom would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1949 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Custom.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1949 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1949 Ford Custom | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Custom |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2900 mm |