1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 17 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 318 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
