2004 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (420 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac DeVille | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | DeVille | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
