1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 407 is newer by 21 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 232 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407.
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, 2003 Peugeot 407, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 407 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |