1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Seville | Continental |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |