1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (252 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 71 kg more than 2001 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 LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (362 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | LeSabre | LS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
