Ford Explorer vs Lincoln Navigator Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Lincoln Navigator
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Lincoln Navigator width80.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 16.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 206.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 80.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 6.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 77.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 118.8 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,607 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 5,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,607 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 5,877 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 80.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 6.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 77.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 16.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 206.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 118.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 16.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Lincoln Navigator
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Lincoln Navigator | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 206.0 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 80.2 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 77.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 118.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 5,877 lb | 1,607 lb |
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