1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |