2000 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 282 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
