Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length208.4 in
- Height78.3 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,872 lb – 6,070 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.0 in shorter (208.4 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 5.5 in taller (78.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,385 lb heavier (5,971 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,385 lb heavier (5,971 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.0 in shorter (208.4 in vs 193.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 5.5 in taller (78.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208.4 in | 193.4 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 73.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 78.3 in | 72.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 113.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,971 lb | 4,586 lb | 1,385 lb |
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