1989 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 290 kg more than 1989 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1986 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac DeVille | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | DeVille | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2990 mm |
