2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 763 kg more than 2002 Lincoln LS. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | LS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |