2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 677 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Town Car | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2910 mm |