1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 624 kg more than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Lincoln |
| Model | Toronado | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3327 mm |
