1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac 62 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2390 mm |
