1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Solitaire would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Solitaire | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |