1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | 62 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |