1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
