2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 411 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Accord | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
