2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 336 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lincoln LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 2003 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
| Model | Highlander | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
