1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 5008 is newer by 29 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 5008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 5008.
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, 2012 Peugeot 5008, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 5008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 5008. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 5008 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 5008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Town Car | 5008 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2735 mm |
