When it comes to luxury vehicles, what companies come to mind? Lincoln and Cadillac are two big names in the industry. Let's take a comparison look at these two classic car manufacturers.
Lincoln – Past and Present
Lincoln is the upscale division of the Ford Motor Company. The well-known Lincoln Town Car is a great example of the company's full-size luxury sedans. Produced from the early 1980s until the 2011 model year, it is famous for being the most commonly used limousine and chauffeured car in the United States and Canada. Upon its release, it superseded the preceding Continental as the flagship for the Lincoln brand and for the Ford Motor Company.
It has a V8 engine, body-on-frame design, rear-wheel drive, and a large and spacious design that made it great for those looking for big, roomy luxury car. In fact, it was the largest car produced in North America, measuring over 18 feet in length. Its durability made it ideal for the rough conditions of taxis and rented cars. It was also fairly easy to repair as well, leading to commercial service careers of at least 400,000 miles.
Cadillac – Past and Present
Cadillac is General Motors' luxury line of cars. The De Ville was a long-running series of cars that was in production from the 1950s to 2006. Its various incarnations have been well documented amongst car aficionados. It was succeeded by the Cadillac DTS.
The Cadillac XTS is the recent improvement on its signature CTS sedan. Its proprietary CUE (Cadillac User Experience) technology is advertised as a comprehensive in-vehicle experience with increased connectivity and controls for media access. The system has an 8-inch screen in the center console, as well as steering wheel controls. It includes such perks as capacitive-touch control with proximity sensing, gesture recognition and natural voice recognition. The vehicle will be the only luxury sedan with Magnetic Ride Control, which is the world's fastest-reacting suspension. It features a 3.6L direct injection engine and advanced all-wheel drive system, for more efficient performance for a spacious luxury sedan. The amount of interior space is comparable to full-size sedans, with 40 inches of rear legroom and 18 cubic feet of trunk space – room for five or more suitcases.
No matter which vehicle you choose, make sure you hire a reputable limousine company with safe courteous drivers that are familiar with the area and the local happenings.