Ford Explorer vs Lincoln Navigator Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Lincoln Navigator

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height67.5 in – 67.7 in
  • Wheelbase111.6 in
  • Curb weight3,876 lb – 4,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Lincoln Navigator width79.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 14.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 204.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 9.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 79.9 in)
  • Height: Lincoln Navigator is 8.4 in taller (67.6 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,496 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 5,491 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,496 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 5,491 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 9.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 79.9 in)
  3. Height: Lincoln Navigator is 8.4 in taller (67.6 in vs 76.0 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 14.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 204.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 119.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Lincoln Navigator
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 9.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerLincoln NavigatorDifference
Length190.7 in204.8 in14.1 in
Width70.2 in79.9 in9.7 in
Height67.6 in76.0 in8.4 in
Wheelbase111.6 in119.0 in7.4 in
Curb weight3,995 lb5,491 lb1,496 lb

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