2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (232 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 102 kg more than 2000 BMW Z8.
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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (299 Nm). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Z8 | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
