1968 Ford 17 vs. 2009 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 857 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2009 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 17 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 127 L |
