1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2004 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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 632 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.

Because 1962 Cadillac Sixty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Cadillac Sixty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (281 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 2004 Ford Taurus
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Sixty Taurus
Year Released 1962 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 2983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 200 HP
Torque 582 Nm 281 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 79 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1503 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L