2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 206 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 131 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 732 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
| Model | Town Car | 206 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |
