1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 2080 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lincoln |
| Model | Foursome | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 106 L |
