1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 23 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Brougham | Ram |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
