2006 Ford E-250 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 467 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | E-250 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
