2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore 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 185 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Navigator | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
