2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Lincoln LS. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Charger | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
