1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 871 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 203 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |