2004 Lincoln LS vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Lincoln LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln LS weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | LS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
