If you are talking about the v8 model the the lincoln is almost as quick, rear wheel drive vs front, and is more of a sport sedan.300hp in a front drive may cause problems for the inexperienced driver.All the reviews say torque steer isn't that bad in the impala ss, but those guys/girls are "semi" professional drivers.Hard to compare Lincolns to Impalas in trim levels.The Cadillac STS would more of a suitable foe.