2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 54 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
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 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Blackhawk | LS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |
