2006 Lincoln LS vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Lincoln LS and 2006 Volvo V70 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 78 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 61 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo V70, 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln LS | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | LS | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |