1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 615 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lincoln Town Car 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda CR-Z has manual transmission. 2011 Honda CR-Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Town Car | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2436 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
