1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1990 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance Compare & Contrast Specialty Motor Cars 

Would love to have either one. In my opinion the Lincoln was a better build car. I’d be driving away in the Lincoln.

Since I am an almost 60 year continuous Cadilliac owner, I prefer the Brougham. However, I also a huge fan of Lincolns. The only thing I would have changed about the Lincoln is the taillights. On these types of large luxury cars I think the taillights look better if they extend beyond the trunk. The days of beautiful cars are long long gone!

I've ALWAYS loved the Lincoln Town Car from the 80s since i was a little boy back then..it was the epitome of luxury/class and sophistication. Still is.

Lincoln for sure

Red white and blue color schemes, perfect for the 4th of july week review!

On the town car, the stainless rocker trim was not an option, but was an indicator of trim levels. The signature and Cartier came with the lower stainless rocker trim while the base has only a simple chrome bottom rocker trim. So you know at the very least it is a signature or Cartier if the wide stainless rocker trim is present

This is Great! 2 Amazing vehicles in its day, still showing favor, today.

Nothing against the Caddy, but that Lincoln rings the bell for me! Gorgeous, GORGEOUS CAR!

The Lincoln was better made, tried and true platform. Reliable drivetrain. But prefer the looks of the Cadillac.

I've been a Cadillac-man for my 59 years now. I inherited my love for Cadillacs from my Grandfather! I wish Cadillac would really bring back the Brougham old style retro!

one other thing Papa Bear about the Lincoln I like the power front vent windows 👍👍

You haven't done one of these comparison in a long time! I love these!!

Both of them are beautiful! The Lincoln won me over. I am surprised that neither of them had the opera lights. Makes them so elegant!

My favorite one is the Lincoln town car. The Cadillac is pretty tight too.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾

The Cadillac tail end looks just what you would expect on a caddy. The Lincoln rear end looks like an LTD on the back end.

I have to stick with my Lincoln's although the caddie is beautiful. I have to stay true to panther platform after owning a couple & crown Victoria's & town car 💯💥💝

I was always a GM car boy/teen/man but have had a Ford or two in my (cough cough) sixtyi-ish years of my life...but I have to give my vote to the Town Car here. Something about the size of it I think. Or maybe I've turned an old leaf because I currently own a TC? But both choices here are great examples of their time (and that's due to who owns them).

I’m definitely not going to sleep tonight because I can’t possibly decide between these two gorgeous vehicles!!

I love both. I’ve always wanted an 80’s Lincoln Towncar. I do believe 89 was probably the best year for the 80’s Lincoln Towncar, however several things annoy me; I never liked the rear end tail light appearance when they made the change in 85 I think and also why did they not have a digital climate control, still using the sliders. I had friends who had 91 Cadillac Brougham’s, I loved those too, they felt bigger and the classic style was still amazing. Tough choice to make now, both amazing in their own rights.

Growing up in the 70s/80s in the Detroit suburbs, being the ‘company town’ it was for the Big 3- the streets were lousy with Cadillacs and Lincolns. Drive by the country clubs there and the valets would park the car brands together- looooong line of broughams loooong line of town cars- a few sevilles and Eldos, a couple of contintentals and tiny sections for jags and SL convertible Mercedes (rich wives under 60 drove those). Can’t remember seeing a BMW or an Audi!

Instant like! I love when you talk about these cars, especially from your vantage point as an enthusiast of American Luxury. The late 80's were big sales years for Lincoln - 1988 was over 200,000 units on the Town Car which was a high point for American luxury car sales.

The Caddy is nice. I'll take the 89 Lincoln Town Car....if I had the cash and parking spot. LOL

I’m picking the Cadillac all day

Both absolutely beautiful. A true testament to Detroit, and two of its finest artists ever, Gene Bordinat Jr of Ford and Wayne Kady of GM. Just beautiful works of art these cars.

I'm a Cadillac owner i love them had a 1990& a1992

Great video!!! You are very lucky to have these amazing cars, and its so nice to see these things in such amazing condition!!! I've always loved these land yachts. My favorite are these two cars as well as the panther platform. I hope to own a few of these one day and from your dealership!!! I have watched you for awhile and hats off to you for running a genuine dealership that sells really great cars and you know your facts!! They really don't make them like they used to. Just a pair of cars from true American automotive history!!! Bravo😁

The Lincoln with a blue top and interior like the one you had would win hands down! Not a fan of red. Thanks

Both are great cars. Tend to love the Fleetwood Brougham way better. My late father had a 1985 Fleetwood Brougham and the 1990 Fleetwood Brougham. Drove them both and loved them both.

Town Car looks more presidential and stately, Brougham looks more gangster, both are beautiful! my uncle owned a 87 brougham d'elegance and loved it but it spent more time in the shop than on the road

I'll take the Lincoln please! Those red leather seats look away tooo comfy!

Thank you so much for such a great comparison! Very informative. Looking forward to other videos.

Love this type of videos! Cheers from Sweden!

I always liked the town car. I remember our life insurance agent had a town car exactly like that one and I thought it was really nice. You needed to also compare a 1989 Chrysler fifth Avenue with those two.

I have probably seen every Lincoln Town Car video on RU-vid. I think I'm enjoying this one the most!

Thank you for another video. Thank you for not using that plastic hand as a pointer. Very grown up.

I wanna say this,cars come and cars go,years go by and shapes and sizes and options change with the times but I honestly have never met anyone like Anthony and Papa Bear that show such a passion for these cars.I always tune in to Specialty motors' videos to see what these guys got going on. Such a joy watching Anthony cover every single detail of every car he makes a video about.He truly has a love affair with these cars and appreciates them better than anyone I know.Thanks for the videos guys and keep em coming but I will say it again that 1992 triple black Cadillac Brougham D'elegance (HOLY GRAIL) you sold a couple years ago was the best Caddy I have ever seen!

I agree with Papa Bear, the Lincoln is my go to but I am not a fan of the burgundy top… So I vote for the Cadillac 💰💰💸💸💸💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️💵👌🏻👌🏻

These cars are BOTH ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUl which one do you think Papa 🐻 should take HOME TONIGHT PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE. Papa 🐻

Love the montage at the end! If only they still made cars this beautiful.

Anthony on that Lincoln Town Car when you're showing the window door locks and seat controls, one thing many people don't know is that little space at the end of the plate for the windows where there's nothing there was for the seat memory option that was spec'ed for these cars but never implemented. If you remove that switch bezel from the door and turn it upside down you will see in that empty space at the end of the bezel there's two screw slots and a mounting Square for the seat memory switch which for some reason never made it to production. Just an interesting footnote to those cars. Of another interesting note if you take a seat memory switch from any 90's Ford it fits into that slot perfectly and bolts right up

I really love both cars . It brought me so mamy memories in my early ages ❤. I wish you're selling one to me !

Great video! I thoroughly enjoyed the comparison of two historic, iconic cars, the Lincoln and the Cadillac. Both are very classy and eloquent cars. I am biased being a Lincon fan, but both put on a great show! I would have loved seeing the blue top on the lincoln and maroon top on the Cadillac.

Got a little over half way thru and just thought i would say how good this review is. This is so detailed in the many fine features of each car. I will leave my final review when i am able to watch the rest. This is much better than Motor Trend.

I noticed when you closed the sunroof that the rear portion lifted up slightly so that might be where some of the wind noise was coming from. Both are beauties. I agree about the GM filler panels. Ugh! All n all this video was a joy to watch. Time flew by and it's always great to see you and Papa Bear get excited about these majestic rides.

Классика! Очень красива классика! Цены будут только расти на такую красоту.

Sorry goomba love the Caddys but that Lincoln is absolutely special. And honestly they do ride better than the Cadillac. Have to go with that town car.

LOVE ALL CAR STUFF YOU DO

Anthony it's the Cadillac for me 😊

*Great to see this compare/contrast video* !! *Happy 4th of July* !! *Red, white and blue car for the 4th of July* !! *FAB job Papa Bear and Anthony* !! #SpecialtyMotorCars #4thOfJuly #USA 🇺🇸

Both queens of their time !

Both Absolutely Gorgeous & GREAT Video, but I am with Papa, the Caddy all the way. :)

Love both cars! My late Uncle had both growing up, I was in awe of these cars when I got to ride in them! Thank you for preserving them!

Thanks for the video, Papa Bear and Cuddy Anthony :) For the looks alone, I would choose Cadillac. However, for the ride and build quality I would choose the Lincoln. Of course, the best would be to own both. XD

The Lincoln was sooo much more modern. Got to compare with my in laws's 1989 TC Cartier, Cadillac seem to come straight from the 70s, with these wheel arches and chrome handles - the inside is SO kitsch :). I used to be a Caddy guy (had a Devillle), now Lincoln guy

Papa Bear, Right on! white with blue takes the cake

Such beautiful cars, I would love to own both as well. I have a Brougham and just looking for the right Lincoln now

I really enjoyed this...they say history repeats itself....not with these two beautiful cars...nice video!!

Caddy for the win! In my old 85 Conti I loved the antenna switch, no antenna needed for CDs that were big in the later 80s.

Lincoln for me The build quality is way better and there plastics hold up !!!!!!

The seat belt issue in the Cadillac with blocking the armrest goes away if you wear it! 😂

Very very close, they are both excellent choices, I have to go with the Lincoln, the front of it looks a little better and I like the fact it kept its looks of the 1970s Lincoln’s, just slightly smaller.

Bring in a 5.7 Caddy and you and Papa Bear drag race that Town Car.

My grandparents drove Lincolns in the 70s, 80s and 90s. My parents, on the other hand, drove Cadillacs from the 80s, 90s and 00s. I think I prefer the way the Lincolns of this era ran and sounded. Interestingly, my father, a transmission rebuilder and master mechanic always complained about not liking the way 'Ford brakes' felt. 😂 On a long haul highway drive, I think the Cadillac is nearly impossible to beat, from a comfort perspective. Also, I think the Lincoln is perhaps more technologically more advanced, but I remember the Cadillacs having automatic level ride. All-in-all, its a close one, but I think I have to roll with the Caddy. If we're talking early 60s cars, I would vote Lincoln all day.

Magnificent chariots. Love them both.

My dad's 1988 LTD CV with the EFI 302 had no problem keeping up with traffic on the freeway. My collection includes a 1984 Buick LeSabre with a 307.

Along with those old school bodies, is the Chrysler Fifth Ave. Does not have the options as these two but for that soft ride, carburated 318, it's a classic look. Midsize compared to the two it was an option for those who did not want a super large car but opulence.

Papa Bear, I just have to agree with you on your choice, but I can’t keep my eyes of of either ones!

My first car was a handmidown 82 LeSabre estate wagon with that Olds 307. I remember that engine being a real dog, but that was also pulling the huge wagon. Still, no rocket!

I’ve been a Cadillac fan since I was a kid. That Brougham is beautiful, Anthony!

Great video. 👍 I have be blessed to own both. I inherited a 89 Town car back in 91'. It was a great car but I was unfortunately too young at the time to to appreciated it and see it as anything other than an "Old Man" car. Anyway that town car did have a HUGE "Astro Dome". I currently own a 90' Brougham D'Elegance (3rd one btw) and I absolutely LOVE IT. Do you are any of your viewers know how to remove the shift lever KNOB. not the entire lever. I have a Nardi steering wheel and shift knob and I can't figure how to remove it other than vise grips and elbow grease.

I agree with Pa Pa bears choice .

I always leaned to Cadillac growing up in a GM family back in the 60’s-70’s.

I’m definitely a Lincoln guy at heart, but that Cadillac is beautiful too. Both are American luxury car legends.

Iim with Poppa bear - tht d'Elegance Velour is what puts it over the top

Best names in American luxury and extremely pleasant to the eyes great video 🤠🦅⭐🗽

I've always liked the Lincoln brand. Even tho I own a Cadillac I've always been a Ford guy and Lincoln was that luxury car that wowed people. The Lincoln always seemed to be ahead of the times with all the up to date accessories and the smooth ride. I think the Lincoln has the better look and the smoother ride.

LINCOLN and CADILLAC when both were What a Luxury CAR should be and no longer are. Nice post Anthony!

The velour interior is fire 🔥

AMAZING & GORGEOUS ...

If I were choosing between these 2, I would pick the Lincoln because it seems a bit more luxurious and because I’ve always been a Ford man. Thanks for the very interesting comparison video. I love watching your content and seeing these glorious cars.

I have a soft spot for the Brogham -I had an '88 Olds 307 powered in that exact color combination, navy blue vinyl top with optional velour pillowed seating that was oddly not the base pattern-kinda similar to the Olds 98 Brogham style pillowed seating -They were extremely comfortable. That Town car though is probably the coolest of the two just from the standpoint of all the fun to play with gizmoes! Reminded me of my '02 Continental that was similarly hard loaded with every option including a moonroof, center console with the CD changer, auto dimming -all kinds of fun trinkets to break🤣 Was a much better driver too than most of my Cadillacs. Great 2 piece combo you have here to display. Excellent detail work showcasing both this way -very unique comparison! Cheers guys😉

Like both! But I grew up driving Ford products. Grand Marquis & Town Cars. Lincoln wins.

Nice clip

Hey one day you should review a 80s Lowrider Fleetwood, thanks man i appreciate your content i learn so much in every single video, tuning in from southern california!

Both beautiful cars, my first was a Cadillac and I’ve owned two and loved them both, however since then I’ve owned several Ford products including a town car that I own now and I have to say the Lincoln has always been an elegant looking car almost “dainty” to a point. The 1980-1989 was always my favorite styles but I love my 07 Signature Limited.

Questions, if you have time. Do either (or both) have pull down trunk lids? Does the Lincoln have power vent windows like the Mk IV and Mk V offered as an option! OUTSTANDING video! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! Beautiful cars, both of them!

Lincoln, what a luxury car should be!

Anthony, there's two things you didn't mention about the Brougham: the trash bin under the glove box that Lincoln didn't offer, and with the Brougham's touch-control HVAC, there was a special sequence of buttons you could press to display CEL codes. This was a GM thing - you could short-out the first and second pins of the OBD plug-in and your CEL codes would flash the CEL itself in a particular sequence. For example, blink-blink-blink blink-blink was a 32 code. You could look up "32" in your handy Chilton manual and it would reference the MAP sensor, or the MAF sensor, or maybe the MAP light was left on. Lincoln? No such shade-tree luck; you HAD to go to the stealership. This was before O'Reilly or Auto Zone would check your CEL codes for free.

had an 85 caddy and super nice but with a lil 4.1 I wouldn't mind a lincoln next

Both are beautiful cars but the tie breaker is the white/blue color combo on the Caddy! 👍

Both are like great Maduro and natural cigars I've enjoyed them both 😎

Have owned both of these body styles and both are great! I prefer the ride of the lincoln and the quiet of the caddy. Over the last 30 years, the wife has had 4 new Lincoln’s and have never had problems. I have had numerous problems with newer caddys. My 2018 xts was terrible. Getting a new Lincoln aviator GT in the fall.

I like both cars.

Great Video Anthony, I think its better than any Motortrend one. I would go with the Lincoln as my favorite of the 2

Love this Lincoln

First 16 seconds, and that Lincoln sounds much better than the Caddy.

Anthony - I had the pleasure of driving both of these cars back in the day. In my opinion, the Lincoln drove better (floated) than the Cadillac. The Cadillac interior in my opinion was more luxurious than that of the Lincoln. The dash of the Lincoln again in my opinion was not as elegant as the Cadillac. I personally prefer the body style of the Cadillac over the Lincoln. I’m not a fan of the Lincoln’s extremely sharp exterior body panels. I opine the exterior of the Caddie is more elegant. That just my opinion 😊 P.S. Corning light right side of Lincoln is not working. Both are; however, beautiful examples of luxury cars of their time period.

I own one of each. I do not want to decide between the two. That why I have both. I have new vehicles but when traveling I always take either my '89 Town Car or my '92 Brougham.

They are both nice cars. We had a 1989 Town Car & Lincoln change the body style for 1990. The Lincoln had a better ride quality than the Cadillac did. In my opinion when it comes down to it I would take the Cadillac. We've owned 2 Lincoln & 7 Cadillac.

Having owned an 89 Town Car Signature Series and 89 Fleetwood Brougham deElegance, it's a hard choice. The Fleetwood deElegance definitely had an edge with plush tufted velour seats. But the Town Car gave 24 mpg on highway. Would love to have both!