1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise 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 89 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 996 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 2003 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Lotus | Lincoln |
Model | Elise | LS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |