1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina 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 261 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1802 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 2010 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Cortina | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 106 L |
