2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (153 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Navigator | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
