1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 466 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Town Car | Civic |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
