1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 50 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 431 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
