1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1981 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1981 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2760 mm |