2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 2005 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Defender | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5408 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2257 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
