2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lincoln LS

To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (239 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 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 2006 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2006 Lincoln LS
Make Honda Lincoln
Model Civic LS
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1339 cc 4604 cc
Horse Power 111 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 85 L


 

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