2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Navigator 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 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (279 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 668 kg more than 2013 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (343 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Navigator | TL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
