1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 53 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
