1987 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 470 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1999 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Estate | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
