2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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 155 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Navigator | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
