1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1960 Cadillac 62 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac 62 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
