2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2010 Ford Transit Connect and 2010 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln MKS (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 309 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2010 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2010 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Transit Connect | MKS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5184 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1565 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |