1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 Biarritz (582 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Biarritz | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Biarritz | 12 M |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |