2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2002 Lincoln LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lincoln LS weights approximately 422 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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, 2002 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S2000 | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | S2000 | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1265 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
