2003 Honda Life vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 20 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 82 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Life | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
