2006 Lincoln LS vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln LS. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln LS | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | LS | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
