2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 385 kg more than 2006 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Jeep | Lincoln |
| Model | Liberty | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 106 L |
