1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Mark VII | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
