1978 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, both 1978 Honda Accord and 1978 Lincoln Mark VI were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 890 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Lincoln Mark VI 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 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1978 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Accord | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
