1999 Lincoln LS vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1999 Lincoln LS and 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 446 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln LS | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | LS | Caravelle |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |