2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForTwo 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 260 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1452 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Smart |
| Model | Navigator | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 22 L |
