2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lincoln LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lincoln |
| Model | Phaeton | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
