1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 445 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lincoln | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |