1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 44 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Sixty | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3010 mm |
