2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2010 Lincoln MKX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln MKX (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Lincoln MKX (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Lucerne | MKX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4737 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1715 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
