2004 Lincoln LS vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln LS weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lincoln LS 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 2004 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln LS | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lincoln | Honda |
Model | LS | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |