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2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

When we compare the 2019 Ford Explorer's and the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Ford Explorer's and the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Explorer is a better car than the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.

2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Pricing

A used 2019 Ford Explorer ranges from $20,490 to $34,988 while a used 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is priced between $24,799 to $39,028.

2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Ford Explorer loses 46.2 percent of its value and the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus loses 55.7 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Ford Explorer retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the 2019 Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Nautilus is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 478 miles. This gives the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Ford Explorer. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2019 Ford Explorer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Ford Explorer and the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$20,490 - $34,988

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$24,799 - $39,028

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

55.7%

Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Lincoln Nautilus Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Ford Explorer Rankings

Best American 7-Seater SUVs

1 / 8

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 66

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 55

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 30

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 13

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 30

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 55

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

6 / 66

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 30

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

6 / 30

Best 7-Seater SUVs

6 / 21

Best American Midsize SUVs

6 / 13

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

7 / 55

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

7 / 30

Best American Crossover SUVs

7 / 22

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

7 / 21

Best Off-road 7-Seater SUVs

7 / 21

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

8 / 30

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

8 / 30

Most Comfortable 7-Seater SUVs

8 / 21

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 30

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

9 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 26

Best American 5-seater SUVs

9 / 22

Most Affordable 7-Seater SUVs

9 / 18

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

10 / 55

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

10 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

10 / 21

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

10 / 16

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

11 / 55

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

11 / 30

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 30

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs

13 / 30

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

13 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

13 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

14 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

14 / 28

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

18 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs

18 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

19 / 55

Safest Midsize SUVs

19 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 26

Safest Crossover SUVs

37 / 66

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

39 / 55

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

40 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

40 / 66

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

44 / 53

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

48 / 62

Lincoln Nautilus Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 20

Most Comfortable Luxury 5-seater SUVs

2 / 60

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 20

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 60

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

10 / 20

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 20

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

13 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

15 / 20

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 20

Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

20 / 60

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 20

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 67

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best Off-road Luxury 5-seater SUVs

27 / 60

Most Affordable Luxury 5-seater SUVs

29 / 55

Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs for Towing

32 / 60

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

34 / 60

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

39 / 67

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

46 / 60

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

51 / 67

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

58 / 60

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2019 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Base, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, Sport, XLT

2019 Lincoln Nautilus Trim Levels

Base, Black Label, Reserve, Select

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

255 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.065 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

316 / 446 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

386 / 478 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61 inches

Cargo Space:

21 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

81.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

172.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Cargo Space:

37.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

140.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4443 lbs

Width:

90.2 inches

Height:

70 inches

Length:

198.3 inches

Wheelbase:

112.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4142 lbs

Width:

86.1 inches

Height:

66.2 inches

Length:

190 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

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