2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS. 2001 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Ranger | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
