2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Thesis and 2005 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Because 2005 Lincoln LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln LS (298 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Thesis | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
