2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln LS weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
