1962 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Victor. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1962 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1962 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Vauxhall Victor | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Dodge |
| Model | Victor | Ram |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 121 L |
