1999 Lincoln LS vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 367 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln LS | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | LS | Shamal |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |