2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Volvo S80 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 103 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 918 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Navigator | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2592 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
