2003 Lincoln LS vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 19 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.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | LS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
