1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 11 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Capri |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 190 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2570 mm |