2005 Honda Stream vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Stream | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |
