1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 924 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2660 mm |
