1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1937 kg more than 1942 Cadillac 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | 60 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1942 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |