1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | 600 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3023 mm |
