1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1977 Ford Escort

To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.

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