2011 Lincoln MKX vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln MKX and 2011 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2011 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 2011 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln MKX. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2990 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 |
