1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Ford Laser

To start off, 1989 Ford Laser is newer by 28 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 131 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1989 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1961 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser.

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