1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 509 kg more than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Sixty | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2930 mm |