2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 607. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 447 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 607. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 607 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |