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I had a 32 Chevrolet, and it needed a wood skeleton to make the body rigid.
The Ford was a bit more solid, a friend of mine has 2 from that period and can attest to this fact.
Of course my Essex is all steel, with wood for tacking trim to, and wood panels for the floor.
Then again it was made in February of 29, when the country still had money.
Cadillac had a larger engine, but the power was very similar in the early 70's.
The 1971 460 was rated at 365 HP with 500lb torque.
The 1971 500 was rated at 345 HP with 500lb torque.
There was also a 500 rated at 365 HP with 535 torque.
Very similar, and the weights were similar too.
It all comes down to interior, and features.
Something sparkly for Mae.
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From Motor Trend in 1971...
Oh an if you want to compare REAL cars:
http://www.motortrend.com/classic/f...rado_packard_caribbean_1956_lincoln_premiere/