Ford Explorer vs Lincoln Navigator Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Lincoln Navigator
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Lincoln Navigator width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (197.1 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 78.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,405 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 6,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,405 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 6,049 lb)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 78.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (197.1 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Lincoln Navigator
- Narrower for tight parkingLincoln Navigator — Lincoln Navigator is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Lincoln Navigator | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 206.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 78.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 119.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 6,049 lb | 1,405 lb |
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