1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 92 kg more than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Fairlane | LS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |
