2004 Lexus SC vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2004 Lexus SC and 2004 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | SC | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
