2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln LS weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | E-150 | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
