1980 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 612 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Estate | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
