2004 Lincoln LS vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maybach |
| Model | LS | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2220 mm |
