1988 Honda NSX vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 534 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 1988 Honda NSX 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 1988 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX 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:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
