1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | LS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |