2006 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2006 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2006 Lincoln Mark LT and 2006 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 981 kg more than 2006 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki SX4. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki SX4. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki SX4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Mark LT | 2006 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Mark LT | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |
