2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKS.
Because 2009 Lincoln MKS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKS. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | STS | MKS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |