2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 59 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | LS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |