1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 48 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Lincoln LS.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | 62 | LS |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
