1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |