2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | LS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |