2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 37 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Seville | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |