2011 Lincoln MKX vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln MKX and 2011 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln MKX. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln MKX.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Navigator. 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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln MKX. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln MKX | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 305 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 Length | 4742 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |
