Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length206.0 in
- Height77.8 in
- Wheelbase118.8 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight5,760 lb – 5,994 lb
- Width80.2 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 16.5 in shorter (206.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in narrower (80.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 6.4 in taller (77.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (118.8 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,607 lb heavier (5,877 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,607 lb heavier (5,877 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in narrower (80.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 6.4 in taller (77.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 16.5 in shorter (206.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (118.8 in vs 113.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 16.5 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- 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 | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.0 in | 189.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 80.2 in | 72.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 77.8 in | 71.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.8 in | 113.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,877 lb | 4,270 lb | 1,607 lb |
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