2013 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Lincoln MKX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKX (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 505 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2013 Lincoln MKX (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Sonata | MKX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 2222 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2795 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
