1999 Lincoln LS vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 237 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln LS | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | LS | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
