2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 105 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 876 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jeep |
| Model | Navigator | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2592 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 78 L |
