2010 Lincoln MKS vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKS and 2010 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 858 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 Lincoln Navigator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lincoln Navigator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln MKS. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln MKS | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKS | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5184 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1565 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 127 L |
