2003 GMC Sierra vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2003 GMC Sierra 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 585 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lincoln LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Sierra | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Sierra | LS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
