Sitting behind the wheel of an SUV can oftentimes make you feel like you're resting on your own personal throne. Among the many models on the road, some of the most confidence-inspiring models are the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer. These robust vehicles are safe, powerful, and designed with plush interiors. Which one will serve as your royal chariot?
We want to help you decide which of these SUVs better fits your lifestyle in the Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland areas. Let our team at Richmond Lincoln be your guide with this comparison.
HORSEPOWER
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You'll be leading the charge on the highway thanks to the high-performance engines offered by the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer.
Inside the Lincoln Aviator, you'll command respect with two available engines to choose from:
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6: 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 with Nano electric motor: 494 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque
Looking at the Ford Explorer, it also offers its own set of high-performance engines. However, its standard 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine isn't quite as battle ready, providing up to 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. If you want a model that provides bold power even in the base trim, opt for the Lincoln Aviator.
Both the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer offer drive mode select systems: Lincoln Drive Modes and the Terrain Management System™. Whether you’re traveling on cobblestone streets or brick-laden passageways, these systems can make your strolls stable and enjoyable.
However, if you’re on your way to a ball, you’ll want every primped hair to stay in place. Lincoln Drive Modes help adjust suspension settings, steering, shift points, and ride heights to adapt to the commute ahead. The Ford’s comparable system may be better tuned to your dressed-down drives.
As royalty, you deserve luxury’s finest accommodations: power-adjustable seating, on-road massage capabilities, custom climate settings, and the whole kitchen sink.
What's a king without a castle? The Lincoln Aviator is designed with a luxurious royal throne featuring available Perfect Position front seats with 30-way power adjustment and Active Motion® massage functionality. In comparison, the Ford Explorer caps out with 10-way power adjustment.
If you choose the Lincoln Aviator, you can leave the horns and caller at home. This Lincoln SUV comes standard with Lincoln Embrace: an illuminated welcome mat that greets you to your chariot with a Lincoln-embellished projection on the ground. This feature ensures sure-footed entrances, and it rolls out the welcome wagon for you and your royal family.
Of course, when you have guests in your royal court, you'll want to make sure they feel at home. With the Lincoln Aviator, everyone has a say on their preferred temperature thanks to available Quad-Zone Climate Controls.
Settling into the Ford Explorer is easy; however, it only offers tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control. That means your second- and third-row passengers will have to come to an agreement.
Your kingdom is a well-oiled machine. It runs smoothly thanks to the celebrated majesties before you and thanks to the helpful court and your family by your side. The Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer function much the same thanks to their distinctive technologies.
Court musicians have often been a king's most respected royal servants. You won't have to go without quality entertainment in the Lincoln Aviator, which offers an available Revel® Ultima 3D Audio System with 28 speakers.
Looking to the Ford Explorer, it also offers an impressive sound system with its available B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®. However, with this model, you'll only be working with 14 speakers. If you want to host a ball that's sure to impress your guests, you'll want the audio technology of the Lincoln Aviator by your side.
Attending a symphony is an everyday affair in the Lincoln’s lay of the land. You and your royal family can enjoy the sweet cacophony of string instruments on all strolls around the palace grounds thanks to the Symphonic Chimes alert system.
Instead of traditional audible alerts, the Lincoln Aviator uses musical alerts for noncritical, soft-warning, and hard-warning alerts. This promotes a relaxed experience that is unmatched by the Ford Explorer.
You deserve the royal treatment, and when it comes to deciding between the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer, it's clear the Lincoln offers a more luxurious experience. If you'd like to experience the Lincoln Aviator for yourself around Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, schedule a test drive with us at Richmond Lincoln.
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