1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |