2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1294 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 54 L |
