2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKX (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 847 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKX.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lincoln MKX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2013 Lincoln MKX (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Five Hundred | MKX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2222 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
