1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |