2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln LS and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 902 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2005 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln LS | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | LS | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |