2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Lincoln Navigator and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mini |
| Model | Navigator | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
