1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 479 kg more than 1985 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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Sixty | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 346 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |