1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | 1300 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4600 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
