1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 385 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (407 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | DeVille | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |