2000 Honda City vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 775 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lincoln Continental 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 1987 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | City | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
