1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 is newer by 31 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, 2012 Peugeot 408 (143 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2012 Peugeot 408, 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (240 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 408 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 | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 408 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |