2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 528 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Navigator | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2990 mm |
