1976 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 854 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Electra | Navigator |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1989 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3023 mm |