2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 631 kg more than 2001 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Sierra | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
