1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 426 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 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 DeVille (582 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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