1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 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) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac 62 1966 Ford Cortina
Make Cadillac Ford
Model 62 Cortina
Year Released 1962 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 49 HP
Torque 582 Nm 185 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 63 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2055 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 36 L


 

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