2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Navigator 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 53 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 498 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
