2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 236 kg more than 1999 Lincoln LS.
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 (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1999 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 1999 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Lucerne | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
