1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 15 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 Ford LTD.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3080 mm |
