1973 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1712 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3327 mm |
