1996 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Accord 1986 Lincoln Town Car
Make Honda Lincoln
Model Accord Town Car
Year Released 1996 1986
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1850 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2990 mm


 

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