1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1983 Lincoln Continental and 1983 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 424 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental | 504 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
