2010 Lexus RX vs. 2010 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2010 Lexus RX 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus RX weights approximately 12 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.
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, 2010 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus RX | 2010 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | RX | MKS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5184 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
