1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 593 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Continental | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 203 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |