1995 Honda NSX vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |
