2002 Honda Acty vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 760 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Acty | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Acty | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |