1976 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2002 Lincoln LS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 118 kg more than 2002 Lincoln LS.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2002 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 2002 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Electra | LS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
