2013 Lincoln MKX vs. 2013 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Lincoln MKX. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2013 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 714 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 Navigator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Lincoln Navigator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKX. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln Navigator 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 Navigator | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 2723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4742 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2222 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1988 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
