2001 Lincoln LS vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 241 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2001 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
