2013 Lincoln MKX vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Lincoln MKS 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 MKS (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Lincoln MKX. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2013 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lincoln MKS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lincoln MKX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS will offer significantly more control. 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 MKS (475 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKX. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Lincoln MKX | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX | MKS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| 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 | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 2036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4742 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2222 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
