1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 97 kg more than 1983 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | LeSabre | LS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
