2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 909 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Escalade | LS |
Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |