1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1817 kg more than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Hudson | Lincoln |
| Model | Metropolitan | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3023 mm |
