1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 658 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2005 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | 109 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
