2005 Acura RL vs. 2009 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2009 Lincoln MKX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2009 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | RL | MKX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
