1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 1999 GMC Suburban and 1999 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Lincoln LS. 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 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Suburban | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2910 mm |
