2013 Lincoln MKS vs. 2013 Lincoln MKT
To start off, both 2013 Lincoln MKS and 2013 Lincoln MKT 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 MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Lincoln MKS. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKT should accelerate faster than 2013 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKT weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 MKT (475 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKS. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Lincoln MKS | 2013 Lincoln MKT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKS | MKT |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 2276 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5222 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2172 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1565 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
