Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length206.5 in
- Height78.3 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,936 lb – 6,161 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (206.5 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.6 in taller (78.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,405 lb heavier (6,049 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Navigator is 1,405 lb heavier (6,049 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.6 in taller (78.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Navigator has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (206.5 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Navigator · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingLincoln Navigator — Lincoln Navigator is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.5 in | 197.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 78.3 in | 70.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 112.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,049 lb | 4,644 lb | 1,405 lb |
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