2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Lincoln MKX
To start off, both 2012 Lexus RX and 2012 Lincoln MKX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln MKX (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Lexus RX. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 26 kg more than 2012 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Lincoln MKX (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus RX. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus RX | 2012 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | RX | MKX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
