1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | 62 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
