2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 792 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Lincoln MKS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKS. (475 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKS. 2013 Lincoln MKS has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lincoln MKS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | MKS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 868 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5222 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2172 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1565 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |