1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Sixty | Consul |
Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 101 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2550 mm |