1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1983 Lincoln Mark VII 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 390 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Mark VII | 504 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
