1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 622 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | Vantage | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |
