Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length207.5 in
- Height77.8 in
- Wheelbase118.8 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight5,601 lb – 5,892 lb
- Width82.2 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 18.0 in shorter (207.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 10.1 in narrower (82.2 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 5.0 in longer wheelbase (118.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,354 lb heavier (5,747 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,354 lb heavier (5,747 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 10.1 in narrower (82.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 18.0 in shorter (207.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 6.4 in taller (77.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (118.8 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 10.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.5 in | 189.5 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 82.2 in | 72.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Height | 77.8 in | 71.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.8 in | 113.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,747 lb | 4,393 lb | 1,354 lb |
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