1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS. 1999 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Avanti | Lincoln |
| Model | Avanti | LS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
