1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 511 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | LeSabre | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 106 L |
