2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 957 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Lincoln | Sunbeam |
| Model | Navigator | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |
