1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Honda Integra
To start off, 1996 Honda Integra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Honda Integra. (143 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 631 kg more than 1996 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Integra, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Town Car | Integra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4525 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1325 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
