1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 45 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 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 609 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |
