2011 Lincoln MKX vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln MKX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln MKX (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2010 Lincoln Town Car 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 Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln MKX. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln MKX | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | MKX | Town Car |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4742 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |