2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Lincoln MKS (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2009 Lincoln MKS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Equinox | MKS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 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 | 76 L | 72 L |