1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 249 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | DeVille | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3230 mm |