1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 196 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 661 kg more than 1980 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | LeSabre | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |
