2010 Lincoln MKS vs. 2010 Lincoln MKX
To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKS and 2010 Lincoln MKX 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 Lincoln MKS (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKX. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 27 kg more than 2010 Lincoln MKS.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln MKS | 2010 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKS | MKX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5184 mm | 4737 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1565 mm | 1715 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
