2003 Lexus LS vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 147 kg more than 2003 Lexus 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, 2003 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus LS | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | LS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 114 L |
