1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 697 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1992 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 405 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |