2010 Lincoln MKX vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator

To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKX 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln MKX. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 727 kg more than 2010 Lincoln MKX. 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 MKX, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln MKX.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Lincoln MKX 2010 Lincoln Navigator
Make Lincoln Lincoln
Model MKX Navigator
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 2637 kg
Vehicle Length 4737 mm 5293 mm
Vehicle Width 1925 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1715 mm 1989 mm
Wheelbase Size 2824 mm 3023 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 106 L


 

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