1965 AC 427 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1965 AC 427 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 821 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 427 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
