2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Nissan Titan.
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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Navigator | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 140 L |
