1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2013 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 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 544 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.

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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 2013 Ford Mustang
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Sixty Mustang
Year Released 1962 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 301 HP
Torque 582 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1591 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1412 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L