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Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKC

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$30,350
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Starting MSRP
$30,350
$33,995
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
MPG
27 City / 34 Hwy
20 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
180 hp
245 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
199 @ 3000
275 @ 3000
Displacement
1.5 L/91
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 6000
245 @ 5500
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
27 City / 34 Hwy
20 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17
P235/50HR18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
18 X 8 in
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17
P235/50HR18

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
38 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
69 in
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
181 in
179 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
63 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
35 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
N/A
Wheelbase
107 in
106 in
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
98 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65 ft³
53 ft³
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in
Height, Overall
66 in
65 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38 ft³
25 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
38 in
N/A
Front Hip Room
55 in
54 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
57 in
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
56 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
73 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
37 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
55 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
53 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Base Curb Weight
3,283 lbs
3,823 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
16 gal
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Ford Escape2019 Lincoln MKC
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
13 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
12 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2019 Lincoln MKC?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more reliable than the 2019 Lincoln MKC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Escape versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2019 MKC.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2019 Lincoln MKC?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Lincoln MKC with 30 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2019 Lincoln MKC?

The 2026 Ford Escape is cheaper than the 2019 Lincoln MKC with a $30,350 starting MSRP versus a $33,995 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2019 Lincoln MKC?

The 2026 Ford Escape has a better safety rating than the 2019 Lincoln MKC according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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