1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 46 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |
