24th Jun 2013, 07:17

I share the same sentiments. I used to own a 93 Town Car, which was actually pretty big inside, and very comparable to some 70's full size cars in interior room/leg room, but they still don't compare to the massive 70's Cad's and Linc's in terms of shoulder room, hip room and leg room. The only "modern" true full-size luxury car that shares similar dimensions of the older and bigger 70's luxury rides, if we're just talking strictly about interior space only, I have to say that the 93-96 Cadillac Fleetwood would be the only car on the road today that feels like you're driving a huge 70's Cadillac Deville, minus the shorter hood LOL, and it handles a lot better too.

Just today I sat inside a 77 Mercury Grand Marquis, which is the first time I have ever been inside one, and it was pretty enjoyable. But still, even though it's a big car, the same year Lincolns are more massive inside and just feel like a way bigger car.

I would say the 90-97 Town Cars had more space inside, which is definitely noticeable and feels very spacious compared to the later 98 on up models, which are very tight inside by comparison. The bubble years weren't that nice inside either; more cheap flimsy plastic, and crappy materials for a so called "luxury car' UGH... The 70's models were the best, even the materials were so much better; although plastic ruled in those days too, the plastics and vinyl were much sturdier, and actual metal was used on the inside on many trim components. The older the model, the better, especially if we're talking about Fords.

The smaller Cadillac Broughams from 77- 92 had such nice interiors that literally blew away any 80's Town Car with better materials, and details like emblems, door panel velour, cloth, and cool chrome accents that the Lincoln lacked severely, so that's one exception...

Also you can't substitute wheelbase. The older 70's Lincolns, Mercurys, and GM makes like Buicks, Cadillacs all rode on huge wheelbases that made them drive and ride so much better than the newer stuff. The Lincolns feeling the most isolated due to their superior body structure/solidarity and extra soft suspension setup. The heavy curb weight, solid heavy duty steel body panels, and great noise insulation materials made the old school rides the best long trip cruisers in the world. Even to this day, nothing rides like the 70's luxury cars, except for the BMW 7 Series and other higher end luxury makes. That is if you enjoy complete comfort and isolation from the road. The old school era was the best!!