1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 607 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 607 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 607.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607, 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, 2006 Peugeot 607 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 607 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |