1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |
