2003 Acura TL vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2003 Acura TL and 2003 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Acura TL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 107 kg more than 2003 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura TL, 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, 2003 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | TL | LS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
