2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 153 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Navigator | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
