1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 612 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Fleetwood | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |
