1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 516 kg more than 1973 Buick Centurion. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Centurion | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
