2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina 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 194 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
