2012 Lincoln MKT vs. 2012 Lincoln MKX
To start off, both 2012 Lincoln MKT 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. Both 2012 Lincoln MKT and 2012 Lincoln MKX are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln MKX (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln MKT. (268 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln MKT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln MKT weights approximately 182 kg more than 2012 Lincoln MKX.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln MKT. (362 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln MKT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lincoln MKT | 2012 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKT | MKX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2103 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
