2012 Lexus LFA vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 13 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 230 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus LFA | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | LFA | LS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 479 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1219 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2606 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
