Ford Explorer vs Lincoln Navigator Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Lincoln Navigator
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Lincoln Navigator width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 208.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,385 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,385 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,971 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 208.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Lincoln Navigator
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Lincoln Navigator | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 208.4 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 5,971 lb | 1,385 lb |
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