Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length204.8 in
- Height75.2 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,393 lb – 5,723 lb
- Width79.8 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.3 in shorter (204.8 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 7.7 in narrower (79.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 4.5 in taller (76.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,292 lb heavier (5,558 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,292 lb heavier (5,558 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 7.7 in narrower (79.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.3 in shorter (204.8 in vs 189.5 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 4.5 in taller (76.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 15.3 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 7.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.8 in | 189.5 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 79.8 in | 72.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 71.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 113.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,558 lb | 4,267 lb | 1,292 lb |
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