1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 6 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | 62 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
