1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Lincoln Continental 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 1968 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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