1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1111 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 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, 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Honda Civic. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
