1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus 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 1175 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus.
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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Sixty | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 111 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |