2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Lincoln MKT
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKT (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKT should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Lincoln MKT (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2013 Lincoln MKT | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Acadia | MKT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
