2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Lincoln LS

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tiburon and 2006 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (239 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 279 kg more than 2006 Lincoln LS.

Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. 2006 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2006 Lincoln LS
Make Hyundai Lincoln
Model Tiburon LS
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1711 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 85 L


 

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