2009 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1982 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
