2008 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln MKZ and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln MKZ (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 804 kg more than 2008 Lincoln MKZ.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | MKZ | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 96 L |
