2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 491 kg more than 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Excursion | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |
