1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 387 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Mulsanne | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
