When Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim drivers compare Lincoln and Ford vehicles, they're bound to see quite a few similarities. Nevertheless, Lincoln stands apart as being a luxury-minded brand offering drivers added amenities and high performance.
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To show you, our team at Norm Reeves Lincoln has put together this comparison of the 2017 Lincoln MKT and the Ford Explorer.
Lincoln MKT vs Ford Explorer: Performance Specs
If you're purchasing an SUV, then you likely expect that you're going to have a bit of extra muscle under the hood. When choosing the Explorer, some extra brawn is available, but only with a major upgrade. Standard to the vehicle is a 3.5L V6 capable of producing 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque.
The Lincoln MKT, on the other hand, comes with an available 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Due to this turbocharging, as well as its direct injection fuel system, the MKT produces 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
However, when it comes to handling, these vehicles do cross paths. The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is available in both as well as the AdvanceTrac® system with Roll Stability Control.
When You Want a More Luxurious Interior
The differences between these two SUVs become glaringly obvious when you look at the interior. While both are certainly comfortable, the Lincoln MKT is more distinctly elegant than its competitor.
The seven-passenger MKT comes standard with leather trim as well as available heated seats and ventilated seats. It also comes with an available One-Touch PowerFold® third-row seat for when you need to make a bit more room for cargo.
The 2017 Ford Explorer is a cloth-trimmed vehicle that tends to forego luxury amenities for more practical accents. You'll have manually adjustable seats and a decent media suite with the SYNC® system. Unfortunately, this system feels decidedly spartan compared to the advanced SYNC® 3 in the MKT.
2017 Lincoln MKT vs 2017 Ford Explorer: Safety
When it comes to basic structural designs and technologies, the MKT and the Explorer do have even more similarities. They're made with many of the same materials and reinforcements. However, when it comes to sheer safety technology, they begin to diverge.
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A whole host of intelligent safety features are made available in the 2017 Lincoln MKT. For instance, to help you maintain safe following distances, Adaptive Cruise Control is available. The Lane-Keeping System will then help you stay safely on course.
Outside of its Traction and Stability Control, the Ford Explorer doesn't offer many more safety technologies. Nevertheless, its Safety Canopy® system still ensures that you have the buffer you need during a collision.
Find the Right SUV for Your Lifestyle
Despite all the commonalities between the 2017 Lincoln MKT and the 2017 Ford Explorer, the MKT still clearly manages to come out on top, time and again.
Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim drivers can get behind the wheel and see for themselves by visiting Norm Reeves Lincoln. Schedule your test drive today!