1999 Lincoln LS vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln LS | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | LS | 959 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
