1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 807 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 807 (152 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 807.
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, 2005 Peugeot 807, 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 807. (205 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 807. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 807 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 | 2005 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 807 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 205 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1070 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |