2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 787 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Navigator | 965 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2270 mm |
