1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 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 244 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1972 Ford Maverick. 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.

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