2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $40,050 to $56,770
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Picture of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Lincoln Aviator. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and the Lincoln Aviator.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer as you will with the Lincoln Aviator, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Explorer is a better financial choice over the Lincoln Aviator, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Lincoln Aviator. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lincoln Aviator.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Lincoln Aviator, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer has a lot less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
The Ford Explorer has much lower torque than the Lincoln Aviator, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Lincoln Aviator.