2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 694 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Ridgeline | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2990 mm |
