2003 Lincoln LS vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2003 Lincoln LS and 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 31 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Because 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jeep |
| Model | LS | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
