2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 10 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 103 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Lumina | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
