1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 265 kg more than 2003 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, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Caprice | LS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
