2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 507 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1973 Lincoln Continental 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 1973 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Seville | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
