2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 307. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Town Car | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
