2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Escape | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5407 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 127 L |
