1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Seville. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 223 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Seville | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |