1996 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 Lincoln LS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (239 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 131 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln LS. 2006 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 2006 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | LS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
