2010 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2010 Lexus LS and 2010 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 477 kg more than 2010 Lincoln MKS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln MKS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln MKS. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lexus LS | 2010 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
Model | LS | MKS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 5184 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1565 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 76 L |