Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length204.8 in
- Height75.2 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,174 lb – 5,583 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 19.1 in shorter (204.8 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 9.7 in narrower (79.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 8.6 in taller (76.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,477 lb heavier (5,379 lb vs 3,902 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,477 lb heavier (5,379 lb vs 3,902 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 9.7 in narrower (79.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 8.6 in taller (76.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 19.1 in shorter (204.8 in vs 185.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 19.1 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- 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
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.8 in | 185.8 in | 19.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 70.2 in | 9.7 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 67.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.7 in | 12.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,379 lb | 3,902 lb | 1,477 lb |
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