2009 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Wartburg |
| Model | Navigator | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 43 L |
