2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lincoln LS weights approximately 412 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, 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, 2002 Ford Focus (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Focus | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
