1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 104 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 703 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |