2009 Honda FR-V vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lincoln Town Car 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | FR-V | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
