2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 617 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 604.
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. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 604 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 604 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Town Car | 604 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
