Lincoln Aviator vs Lincoln Continental
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2005 | Years produced1939-1948 |
MSRP$56,910 | MSRP$44,720 |
Listings225 | Listings63 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe Ford Explorer appeals for its ability to haul the family while also towing a trailer. Its rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform gives it a sporty character for a three-row SUV, and the top models are powerful. A gilded version of the Explorer, the Lincoln Aviator keeps the Ford’s more potent optional engine, while introducing far more interior quality and luxury. However, like other Lincolns, it sacrifices sportiness for a comfortable ride. Verdict: The Ford Explorer’s towing capability and interior space are appealing, but for buyers who want a more comfortable and relaxing cabin, as well as more tech and style, the Lincoln Aviator is the step-up choice. Buyers who opt for the Dynamic Handling package can recapture some of the Ford’s body control, too. | |
Reviews SummaryLincoln was a legend. The Continental, which carried enormous V12 engines in the ‘40s and several U.S. presidents in the ‘60s and ‘70s, was a masterpiece. Today, Lincoln is lucky to be in business after years of cost-cutting and intense foreign competition. But today, there are new Lincolns like the 2017 Continental, which alongside the Navigator SUV is the brand’s most critical—and possibly its last—chance at success. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 400 hp V6 | Engine3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 400 hp V6 | Engine Name3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4745 lbs | Curb Weight4224 lbs |
Height69.2 in | Height58.5 in |
Length199.7 in | Length201.4 in |
Width89.9 in | Width82.3 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload1615 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2005 | 1939-1948 |
MSRP | $56,910 | $44,720 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Ford Explorer appeals for its ability to haul the family while also towing a trailer. Its rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform gives it a sporty character for a three-row SUV, and the top models are powerful. A gilded version of the Explorer, the Lincoln Aviator keeps the Ford’s more potent optional engine, while introducing far more interior quality and luxury. However, like other Lincolns, it sacrifices sportiness for a comfortable ride. Verdict: The Ford Explorer’s towing capability and interior space are appealing, but for buyers who want a more comfortable and relaxing cabin, as well as more tech and style, the Lincoln Aviator is the step-up choice. Buyers who opt for the Dynamic Handling package can recapture some of the Ford’s body control, too. | Lincoln was a legend. The Continental, which carried enormous V12 engines in the ‘40s and several U.S. presidents in the ‘60s and ‘70s, was a masterpiece. Today, Lincoln is lucky to be in business after years of cost-cutting and intense foreign competition. But today, there are new Lincolns like the 2017 Continental, which alongside the Navigator SUV is the brand’s most critical—and possibly its last—chance at success. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 400 hp V6 | 3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 400 hp V6 | 3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4745 lbs | 4224 lbs |
Height | 69.2 in | 58.5 in |
Length | 199.7 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 89.9 in | 82.3 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1615 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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