The SUV you choose for your family is an important decision. You want to find something that offers you the perfect combination of space, performance, and technology and safety features.

Two great examples are the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer. Here at O.C. Welch Lincoln, you can explore and learn more to make the decision that is right for you on the roads of Hardeeville, Beaufort, Port Royal, and Hilton Head, SC, and Savannah, GA.


Lincoln Aviator vs Ford Explorer: Engine Performance

The performance your vehicle provides sets the foundation for what you can do.

The 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer both offer multiple engine options. The Lincoln Aviator comes standard with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine that gets 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. There is also a twin-turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine that is paired with a Nano electric motor to provide hybrid capabilities and delivers 494 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque.

The Ford Explorer does offer more options with its three available engines but cannot compete with this hybrid engine's performance. The standard engine in the Ford Explorer is a 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine that produces 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. You can also choose the 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine that gets 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque or the 3.3L hybrid engine that gets 318 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque.


Lincoln Aviator vs Ford Explorer: Interior Dimensions

If you choose an SUV, you want to know that you have plenty of space. Both the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer can seat seven passengers and keep everybody comfortable.

The Lincoln Aviator offers first-row passengers 41.5 inches of headroom and 43 inches of legroom. In the Ford Explorer, the front row gets 40.7 inches of headroom and an equal 43 inches of legroom.

Overall, dimensions are similar across all three rows, while both vehicles can maximize at over 77 cubic feet of cargo volume.


Lincoln Aviator vs Ford Explorer: Safety Features

You want to ensure that your travels are safe, no matter where you go. Both the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer are able to deliver with similar safety systems that include features such as Blind Spot Information System, Lane-Keeping System, and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking.

The Lincoln Aviator also comes standard with forward and rear parking sensors. Both the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer also offer Active Park Assist 2.0 as an available feature to aid with parallel parking.


Lincoln Aviator vs Ford Explorer: Make Your Choice

Now that you know more about what the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer can provide, you can make your decision and hit the roads of Hardeeville, Beaufort, Port Royal, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.

You can see the Lincoln Aviator when you come to O.C. Welch Lincoln and make your decision to get on the road in style and luxury. Come to our dealership and take this vehicle for a test drive today.

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O.C. Welch Lincoln

4920 Independence Blvd
Directions Hwy 278
Hardeeville, SC 29927

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