2002 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKS (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 196 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Lincoln MKS (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Lincoln |
| Model | Frontera | MKS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2868 mm |
