1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 292 kg more than 1999 Bentley Continental.
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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | Navigator |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 422 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 127 L |