2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (232 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | LS | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
