2008 Ford GT vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1222 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. 2011 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | GT | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 127 L |
