2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 247 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
