1978 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 757 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Granada | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3020 mm |
