Empire 88 vs McCormick-Deering WD-6
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Empire 88 and the McCormick-Deering WD-6 deliver the same power: 40 HP.
- The Empire 88 is the more recent model: production started in 1946, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering WD-6.
- The McCormick-Deering WD-6 is heavier: 1973 kg versus 1134 kg for the Empire 88.
Full specs comparison
| Empire 88 | McCormick-Deering WD-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Production years | 1946–1947 | 1940–1952 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 4.1 L |
| Weight | 1 134 kg | 1 973 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 193 cm |
| Length | — | 315 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Empire 88 or the McCormick-Deering WD-6?
The Empire 88 and the McCormick-Deering WD-6 deliver the same power: 40 HP.
Which is more recent, the Empire 88 or the McCormick-Deering WD-6?
The Empire 88 is the more recent model: production started in 1946, versus 1940 for the McCormick-Deering WD-6.
Which is heavier, the Empire 88 or the McCormick-Deering WD-6?
The McCormick-Deering WD-6 is heavier: 1973 kg versus 1134 kg for the Empire 88.