1952 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | 40 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2002 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3327 mm |
