2002 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 281 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX. 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
