Lincoln Navigator vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Navigator · Ford Explorer
- Length207.4 in
- Height78.1 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.4 in
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (207.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.9 in taller (78.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Lincoln Navigator has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Lincoln Navigator is 7.9 in taller (78.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (207.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Lincoln Navigator has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Lincoln Navigator is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 119.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.6 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
- More ground clearanceLincoln Navigator — Lincoln Navigator has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Navigator | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.4 in | 198.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 78.1 in | 70.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 119.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 4,711 lb | — |
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