1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 935 kg more than 1969 Ford 17. 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1969 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 6239D | 17 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
