2001 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 83 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (65 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 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) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Accord | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Accord | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |