1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 527 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 6239D | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 543 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2580 mm |