1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Fleetwood | 62 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |