1972 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Deauville | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lincoln |
Model | Deauville | LS |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |