1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 172 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Camaro | LS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
