2001 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 562 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 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Accord. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Accord. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Accord | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Accord | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |