1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
