1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 366 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Because 1962 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Invicta | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 105.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
