2002 Lincoln LS vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2002 Lincoln LS 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. Both 2002 Lincoln LS and 2001 Lincoln LS are equipped with a 2,966 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS.
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, both vehicles can yield 278 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lincoln LS | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | LS | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
