2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 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 86 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1464 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
