2001 Lincoln LS vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2001 Lincoln LS and 2001 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 327 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3.
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 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | LS | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
