2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 104 kg more than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
