2001 Lincoln LS vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Toyota Solara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln LS 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 48 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 292 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lincoln LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Solara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
