1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 402 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 1980 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 1980 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Accord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2799 mm |
