2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 812 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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 (299 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | LS | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
