2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS. 1999 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Porsche | Lincoln |
| Model | Cayman | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
