2010 Lincoln MKT vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKT and 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 MKT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKT. (268 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln MKT weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKT, 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 MKT (362 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Lincoln MKT has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln MKT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Lincoln MKT | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Lincoln | Cadillac |
Model | MKT | CTS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |