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2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Lincoln Corsair

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Corsair contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Ford Explorer and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair.

When we compare the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Lincoln Corsair has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer is a better car than the 2020 Lincoln Corsair.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Explorer ranges from $18,331 to $35,870 while a used 2020 Lincoln Corsair is priced between $19,000 to $31,846.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Explorer loses 52.9 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair loses 51 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Lincoln Corsair retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ford Explorer.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 538 miles. The Corsair is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles.This gives the 2020 Lincoln Corsair the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Ford Explorer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Ford Explorer, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Lincoln Corsair, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Ford Explorer and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32765

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

30923

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

23675 - 36120

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

35945

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

44872

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

33500 - 73400

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26190

Price Range:

18331 - 35870

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

24493

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

15956 - 37674

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2375

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

81706

# Good or Great Deals:

1074

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

24867

Price Range:

19000 - 31846

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

29130

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

21510 - 46211

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

388

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

57357

# Good or Great Deals:

179

Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Lincoln Corsair Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Explorer

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.1 - 11.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.153

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lincoln Corsair

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

9.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

7.0 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

35.486116959644185

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 35.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14.253989002098466

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

4.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

1.0 - 36.5

Ford Explorer Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

2 / 66

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 33

Safest Midsize SUVs

2 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 15

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 15

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 66

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 66

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 29

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 31

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 29

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 26

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

11 / 31

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

12 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

13 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 33

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

14 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

15 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

15 / 31

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

19 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

21 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 54

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

31 / 33

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

35 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

38 / 54

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

47 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 66

Lincoln Corsair Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury Small SUVs

1 / 28

Most Affordable Luxury Small SUVs

3 / 26

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 60

Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 28

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 68

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small SUVs

8 / 28

Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 28

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 28

Best Luxury Small SUVs for Towing

14 / 28

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Crossover SUVs

17 / 68

Best Luxury Small SUVs for Tall People

17 / 28

Best Off-road Luxury Small SUVs

21 / 28

Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 28

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

22 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 68

Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs

28 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

36 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

40 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

45 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

53 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

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

2020 Lincoln Corsair Trim Levels

Reserve, Standard

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

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

0.069 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

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

0.068 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

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


21 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

403 / 538 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):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

356 / 470 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Cargo Space:

18.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

87.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

170.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Cargo Space:

34 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

57.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

130.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4345 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

198.8 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3691 lbs

Width:

83 inches

Height:

64.1 inches

Length:

180.6 inches

Wheelbase:

106.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Infinite Black

Blue

Artisan Blue

Gray

Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White

Red

Burgundy Velvet / Red Carpet

Interior Colors

Beige

Sandstone

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Sandstone

Black

Ebony / Ebony/Medium Slate

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