2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | CR-V | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |