2005 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 645 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Civic | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |