2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. 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 143 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Navigator | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Navigator | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2592 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |