1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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