Lincoln vs. Cadillac | Donnie Brasco 1997

[Vince Taliano #13852]

Thoughts?

[64\/54Cadillacking]

In my unbiased opinion, the full sized Lincoln's of 70's and 80's do ride smoother, are quieter, they ride softer more floaty than any Cadillac I've ever driven. Plus I feel like the Lincoln's have less vibrations in its body structure.

Cadillacs, depending on the year, have a floaty nice ride as well, but they always have handled better and feel more planted to the road than most Lincoln's. Build quality also depends on the year, I've always loved the build quality of Cadillacs up until about 1966 or 68. By the 70's, their quality dropped off, but improved by 1977.

Cadillacs are more unique and use Cadillac only parts, while Lincoln's shared a lot of their components with Fords especially starting in the 70's. The 60's suicide door Continentals are wonderful cars.

Both are great brands.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Yes, but Lincolns have a Lincoln badge, whereas Cadillac has a Cadillac badge.

Why would one be comparing Lincolns with Cadillacs when This is a Cadillac, and LaSalle Club.

I know that Henry Leyland went over to Lincoln, and Henry Ford originally ran the pre-Cadillac plant, but that is as far as it goes for us Cadillac aficionados.

I don't suppose the Lincoln Clubs even try to compare their cars to Cadillacs, as they know which are the best, apart for some horrible Cadillacs that were produced, and we all know which ones they were.

Bruce.

[jwwseville60]

Both are advisable for smooth transportation and unbridled elegance.
Apples and oranges.

[tcom2027]

Outstanding! I had forgotten about that scene in the movie. Looks like I'll be spending some quality time in front of a monitor this afternoon.

Remember. "Rides like a Cadillac" It's part of the language


tony

[Carfreak]

There's an old story which I don't recall exactly but something about how a salesman was making a presentation to Lincoln trying to sell his company's products.  At the end he concluded 'these are the Cadillac of gears' and didn't get the contract. 

Some may say Cadillac has lost its niche but not in our language and comparisons. 

Do you ever hear something of quality identified as 'the Lincoln of ....."?

"Cadillac of Irrigation Systems"  https://www.farmprogress.com/cotton/drip-cotton-s-cadillac-of-irrigation-systems-

"Cadillac of Cover Crops"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJ9k_Osnfs

"Cadillac of Trash Cans"   https://www.mensjournal.com/gear/its-the-cadillac-of-trash-cans-and-we-found-it-on-sale

"Cadillac of Walleye Fish Boats"  https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205124

"Cadillac of Flashlights"  https://cascademountaintech.com/products/cascade-mountain-tech-700-lumens-rechargeable-aero-flashlight-3-pack

"Cadillac of Strollers"  https://www.albeebaby.com/bob-revolution-pro-jogging-stroller-wilderness.html

"Cadillac of Commuter Bicycles"  https://www.spokengear.com/product/gazelle-bikes-ultimate-t10-high-step-369644-1.htm

"Cadillac of Shotguns"  https://www.m14forum.com/threads/any-benelli-m4-owners-here.479096/