2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. 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 140 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Solara. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2005 Toyota Solara. 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 2005 Toyota Solara. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
