2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408, 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Town Car | 408 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 147 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
