2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 502 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Town Car | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
