1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 952 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | LS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1652 kg |
