1979 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 955 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Civic | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Civic | Continental |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |