1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 51 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 33 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |