1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 104 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (92 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 104 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 104 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |