2008 Lincoln MKX vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln MKX and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln MKX (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 651 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lincoln MKX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKX 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, 2008 Lincoln MKX (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln MKX | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | MKX | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
