1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1976 Peugeot 104
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 104 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 104. (80 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 104, 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 104 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Town Car | 1976 Peugeot 104 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 104 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2240 mm |