1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 52 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 66 L |
