1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
