2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 58 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 918 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Navigator | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
