1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1992 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2770 mm |
