1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 54 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-350. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 6239D | F-350 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |