1968 BMW 2000 vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1297 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 2000 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
