2008 Lincoln MKX vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln MKX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln MKX would be higher. Both 2008 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Toyota Venza are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln MKX (266 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Lincoln MKX.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln MKX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln MKX | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | MKX | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
