2006 Lincoln LS vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2006 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 771 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 2006 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Roadster 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 Lincoln LS | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
| Model | LS | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
