1995 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. 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, 2003 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | NSX | LS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |