2009 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 521 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.
Because 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
