2012 Lexus LFA vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator

To start off, both 2012 Lexus LFA and 2012 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1159 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.

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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lexus LFA 2012 Lincoln Navigator
Make Lexus Lincoln
Model LFA Navigator
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 8700 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 479 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 2639 kg
Vehicle Length 4506 mm 5293 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1219 mm 1989 mm
Wheelbase Size 2606 mm 3023 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 106 L


 

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