1966 Lotus Europa vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa 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 234 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 2027 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Europa | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lotus | Lincoln |
| Model | Europa | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
