2003 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 501 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Accord | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
