1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
