1966 BMW 1600 vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1672 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 1600 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
