1996 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln Continental (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Lincoln Continental (571 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2002 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
