1999 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1999 Lincoln Navigator and 1999 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1999 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Navigator | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
