1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 46 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 300 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (495 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | DeVille | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 114 L |
