1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 945 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | 1300 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2990 mm |
