2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lincoln Town Car 2011 Honda Civic
Make Lincoln Honda
Model Town Car Civic
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 138 HP
Torque 389 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1460 mm