2009 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 247 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Navigator | 442 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2850 mm |
