2003 Lincoln LS vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | LS | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
