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2021 Lincoln Aviator Reserve Vs 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum: Is The Aviator Worth $16,000 More???

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Ben Hardy

Ben Hardy

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Today I compare a Lincoln Aviator to a Ford Explorer!
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@quachhengtony7651
@quachhengtony7651 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a broke college student, I don't know why I keep watching these luxury car reviews
@KT_One
@KT_One 3 жыл бұрын
After sitting in both side by side at the dealer when they were trying to service my car I can tell you the Aviator interior blows away the Explorer.
@patricksmith6911
@patricksmith6911 3 жыл бұрын
Ben, the real world price difference between the Aviator Reserve I or II outfitted as in your video and the Explorer Platinum is about $6500. I extensively shopped both for a month in a 100 mile radius of home. I drove both at least a couple of times and for at least 30 minutes a pop (yeah, I’m ‘that’ buyer). At any rate, the Explorer was a very nice vehicle. But the ride quality, soundproofing, and power of the Aviator was noticeably better and maybe even in a category above. Plus, the ‘feel’ of the interior just felt more refined, including the Aviator’s extending bolsters which really make a difference. I think the Explorer Platinum would be a good vehicle for many buyers, but I spent the extra $ and got the Aviator. In the first 8 months of ownership it has turned a lot of heads that would not even notice the Explorer.
@lordmalice8368
@lordmalice8368 3 жыл бұрын
The reason why the Ford had a leather dash and the Lincoln did not is because you had a top of the line Explorer and not a Black Label Aviator
@mr.memeist2928
@mr.memeist2928 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly
@doughboy9038
@doughboy9038 3 жыл бұрын
Wireless phone charger isn't in that slot. It's actually in the middle console on the driver side.
@SpeakmanDavid
@SpeakmanDavid 3 жыл бұрын
Did you say $16k difference? I looked at both this weekend. The Explorer Platinum was $60k. And the Aviator Reserve 1 was $66k. The interior in the Aviator seemed a lot nicer to me. The ride quality and power were better...not to mention the overall styling (but I suppose that's a matter of preference). It seemed like a no brainer to go with the Lincoln. Am I missing something?
@frerepartner4275
@frerepartner4275 3 жыл бұрын
I consider the qualification unfair; for me the Aviator is far superior, the equipment 28 speakers and explores 12 speakers, 36 seat positions the explorer 8, heating and cooling of front and rear seats the explorer only forward, luxury console in the second row, the explorer only a basic one, head display, 22 "rings, the explorer 20", but above all; lights with projectors in front of the explorer led lights, air suspension, but especially the biturbo engine and power. by far better aviator.
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@kaysonterrance6000 3 жыл бұрын
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@Javi_Arroyo
@Javi_Arroyo 3 жыл бұрын
Come on mate! Of Course the Aviator!! More power!
@knightmareseer1045
@knightmareseer1045 3 жыл бұрын
The grilles on lincoln's are one of the best!
@carixialunnacreativa2167
@carixialunnacreativa2167 3 жыл бұрын
i have a explorer 2006 really old and i love it, its big, wide inside, i know it doesn’t have all the 21 technology and advance, and its on my plans to get a new one this year, but as i can see i will have to go to school to learn how to use it, omg so many things totally different, both are amazing!
@latrellegibson2857
@latrellegibson2857 3 жыл бұрын
The Aviator has a totally different suspension. It rides on Air Suspension, that uses a camera up front to read the road and adjust the suspension prior to you hitting a huge bump. Also, the seats in the Lincoln adjust like 30 different ways, whereas the explorer does not. The wood trim in the Lincoln is also Genuine and it is simulated in the Explorer. All of the exterior turn signals in the Aviator are LEDs, whereas in the Explorer, only the front turn signals are LEDs and the rears are Incandescent bulbs.
@TecDLogic
@TecDLogic 3 жыл бұрын
The interior on both cars are polar opposites, of course I’d take the aviator
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts 3 жыл бұрын
If I had 80k CASH I'd get the aviator but I don't I refuse a 1500 a month payment it's either cash or nothing
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 3 жыл бұрын
@@mkzenthusiasts i bought a 2020 Aviator reserve 2 or 3 last September. It had most of the black label upgrades for $71k on lease very doable. I love my beautiful car, great ride!
@williamcox2940
@williamcox2940 3 жыл бұрын
We have a 2020 Explorer Platinum which is very nice. We’re going to get a Lincoln Aviator Reserve or Black Label next.
@Goldenwoodz
@Goldenwoodz 3 жыл бұрын
The 2016 generation Explorer looked badass af than the 2020 refurbished design. It looks pretty cheap tbh.
@anthonymoreno6903
@anthonymoreno6903 2 жыл бұрын
You missed a lot in the 2nd row. The climate control in the Explorer does only that. In the Aviator it does climate, music, has its own settings and 1 other thing that I forgot. Big difference you did not mention
@zog382
@zog382 3 жыл бұрын
Another thing that bears mentioning, is the service level you get when you own a normal Ford vs a Lincoln. If my Lincoln needs an oil change, which is free, the ford rep drives the temp car they give me to my house and picks up my car for service. Usually the loaner is a black label continental or aviator.
@TECHIELIFE
@TECHIELIFE 2 жыл бұрын
Just bout a used Aviator.. 2020..33k miles. AWD Reserve with lux package, towing, and convenience pack... msrp 70K..my price. 54K... and explorer at this caliber would prob be around 48-50k. Aviator was well worth it... already turn heads. Now if only it had performance like the ST... then it would be awesome. But still Ill take the aviator anyday! Well done on the comparison!
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts 3 жыл бұрын
I wish they made a naturally aspirated explorer. That's another reason I bought the AWD MKZ 3.7L V6 300HP 278 TORQUE
@Goldenwoodz
@Goldenwoodz 3 жыл бұрын
Same with my Fusion Sport AWD 3.5L. Damn good engines
@JBrown-go8ru
@JBrown-go8ru 3 жыл бұрын
I’d take take my 21 Explorer ST any day over that NA, MKZ, or that turd of a, Fusion. Not even a comparison when it comes to performance. I’ll graduate to the next big thing from, Ford, by the time I need to worry about these turbo engines.
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts 3 жыл бұрын
Is the explorer that heavy it needs 400 lbft of torque? Is it instant? I'm currently driving a rental (on vacation) and it has that dinky 2.0 turbo it DOES NOT PERFORM WELL AT ALL unless it's in Sport and it's a guzzler. Everyone says its the same at your v6 it's not unless you're in Sport and it gets horrible MPG worse than mine and the rental is only FWD I couldn't imagine that dinky I4T turning 4 wheels. Maybe the twin turbo V6 is better IDK as I've not driven one yet. The explorer ST is a nice ride time will tell how well they really are the 3.0 has only been out since 2016. Is the turbo cheaper to produce as they have money on steel and aluminum at least the new explorer is built correctly Longitudinal and RWD biased
@JBrown-go8ru
@JBrown-go8ru 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the ST is in another league when compared to that rental you have. Who the heck told you it would be similar performance to the ST?
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts 3 жыл бұрын
@@JBrown-go8ru I was comparing the rental to my car people have "claimed" the 2 liter turbo is the same as my 3.7L V6. I knew that dinky motor I almost got intp an accident pulling into 6 lanes of traffic i had to throw it to the floor after th at i put it in sport it would be worse in an AWD situation. I do like the New Explorers but it's to Big for me at least. According to one of the largest Lincoln dealers that 3.0tt isn't common this is a small sample I guess for the Tampa area and then again the Aviator isn't out yet. One last thing if you haven't seen the Mach e don't bother everything looks bigger on KZbin it's hardly an SUV or whatever it is .
@StevenHusak
@StevenHusak 3 жыл бұрын
The biggest difference is whether you want the ride of a luxury vehicle or a more basic, very good ride. The Aviator suspension just blows away everything else in its class. And BTW, when comparing lease payments I went with the Aviator because the monthly payment was only $12 more than the Explorer Platinum. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with either of these terrific American-built vehicles.
@kenmccune8843
@kenmccune8843 3 жыл бұрын
Lincoln built a beautiful SUV . Ford built a beautiful SUV.
@boxsterbenz4059
@boxsterbenz4059 3 жыл бұрын
just bought the aviator. traded in an explorer. NO comparison. worth every penny more. the lincoln is luxury. it's like the q7 or land rover RR sport only much less expensive. if it's reliability proves to be good then it will have been a great purchase.
@joseramos7476
@joseramos7476 3 жыл бұрын
That Lincoln looks good
@Joey1j
@Joey1j 3 жыл бұрын
Did the Aviator have the 30 way seats? The extending leg bolsters are worth it.
@DaveSincere
@DaveSincere 3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE COMPARISON I WANT TO SEE!!!!!
@wagrj5738
@wagrj5738 3 жыл бұрын
Ford=you vs lincoln= the guy she told you not to worry about
@michaelgkatsoris6844
@michaelgkatsoris6844 3 жыл бұрын
How can you make a legitimate comparison when you didn’t even drive them. The Lincoln aviator uses different pieces in the front suspension which make a big difference in the ride handling as well as more sound deadening in the floor pan all those things contribute to making this vehicle a much quieter ride
@Helomaniac
@Helomaniac 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more! I watched the video to try to determine if there was much difference in ride quality and soundproofing. This guy never even drove the vehicles, how can he legitimately compare the two?
@mrboomtown2776
@mrboomtown2776 3 жыл бұрын
These vehicles costs way to much nowadays
@aws2468
@aws2468 3 жыл бұрын
It's really hard between standard luxury to the top of luxury
@knightmareseer1045
@knightmareseer1045 3 жыл бұрын
Both are beautiful man
@petrklier6611
@petrklier6611 2 жыл бұрын
what about sound system and front seats setting in the aviator?
@elliottjones6441
@elliottjones6441 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s see. Better Looks. Better Seats. Better Ride. Better Sound. More Power and same fuel economy. The presence of the Aviator is on par with Audi, MB, RR and Cadillac for $16000? That’s $333/month more (over 4 years, not counting int and tax). Hmmm...that’s a no-brainer. Aviator all day long.
@victorbeltran2808
@victorbeltran2808 3 жыл бұрын
If I could I would buy the Aviator
@CaseyGpdx
@CaseyGpdx 3 жыл бұрын
Hard choice but I say Aviator. Extra towing capacity could be usful
@andrewgarate3790
@andrewgarate3790 3 жыл бұрын
Good evaluation, time to head to the dealership.
@66skate
@66skate 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of the packages in the Aviator are not really needed. My build comes out a little under $65k.
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 3 жыл бұрын
My build came out at $71k with all the packages already built , seems the best way to buy.
@TigerOscar78
@TigerOscar78 2 жыл бұрын
After owning a platinum Explorer I don't see a justifiable the upgrade to an Aviator...
@redstone5149
@redstone5149 3 жыл бұрын
Fail...Aviator wins by a mile
@thearcadeventures
@thearcadeventures 3 жыл бұрын
Both good cars. Happy new year and stay safe :)
@djalilderr2831
@djalilderr2831 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video ben ❤️🌟
@jacoryc
@jacoryc 3 жыл бұрын
Ok now do Escape vs Corsair
@sonyaealey4553
@sonyaealey4553 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@mct8888
@mct8888 3 жыл бұрын
Which has more recalls already?
@richwilliam3294
@richwilliam3294 3 жыл бұрын
Did he include pot hole protection that comes in the suspension? That upgrade is like a lot of money. Not saying its worth the money for that however if were doing comparisons it should have been included. Missed if there were rear entertainment features. Those types of upgrades can get costly. Good vid though. I gave it a thumbs up.
@drazizsalehaa
@drazizsalehaa 3 жыл бұрын
Like comparing apples and oranges
@rgrndu
@rgrndu 3 жыл бұрын
Ben, have you ever considered editing your previous reviews together instead of physically reviewing the vehicles again when you do these comparison videos?
@alientech3853
@alientech3853 3 жыл бұрын
love the video but the explore only wins bc of leather dash ?
@demetriushill9725
@demetriushill9725 3 жыл бұрын
There's no comparison aviator hands down
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t compare these two cars, really! One is by far superior I compare my 2020 AWD Aviator to a dream ride with Air suspension and all the bells and whistles! I purchased the Lincoln MKC 2019 and we traded it in two years later for the Aviator lost cash doing it but that it was worth it. I had a Lexus 1997 LS 400 prior and she still runs, I loved that car and the Lincoln Aviator is right up there with Luxury. Your paying more for a better built car hands down.
@HeLLLoKitTTyy69
@HeLLLoKitTTyy69 2 жыл бұрын
Have you driven a explorer?
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 2 жыл бұрын
I did test drive a Platinum Explorer. The drive to me is a little rough. The grade of leather in interior is lower. But I do like overall the Explorer for being a long line of them purchased in our family. But I purchased the other car!
@samg23535
@samg23535 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the hurry? Hard to enjoy or comprehend much because you’re going sooooo fast!
@arthurmendoza6926
@arthurmendoza6926 3 жыл бұрын
The new explorer king ranch is here
@wardellward
@wardellward 3 жыл бұрын
They both look good
@knightmareseer1045
@knightmareseer1045 3 жыл бұрын
Hard choice
@hondacr-vtouringguy8327
@hondacr-vtouringguy8327 3 жыл бұрын
Hard choice! Can’t decide!
@BenHardyCars
@BenHardyCars 3 жыл бұрын
Acura RDX 😆
@bradleyscarreviews
@bradleyscarreviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@BenHardyCars test the Santa Fe or sorento 2.5t. I hear they are a rocket!
@mariohernandez-xc3el
@mariohernandez-xc3el 3 жыл бұрын
hey ben the wireless charger in the aviator is actually in the center console ik cuz i test drived one nd it was in the center console
@lucascarreviews
@lucascarreviews 3 жыл бұрын
Tbh, I like the Aviator.. but I like the Cadillac XT6 better. But I kinda like german Luxury Cars now..
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t even entertain the smaller XT6, to much money for a much smaller car. Aviator is a great car I’m loving mine.
@keithbowers5255
@keithbowers5255 3 жыл бұрын
Xt6 is ugly compared to the Aviator
@user-fe7bo5mm1o
@user-fe7bo5mm1o 3 жыл бұрын
Review a genesis gv80 amazing car for the same price as the explorer
@danodiumdanodium4579
@danodiumdanodium4579 3 жыл бұрын
How can you say the interiors are much the same?! You need to renew your eyeglass prescription.
@charlesmcgruder8203
@charlesmcgruder8203 3 жыл бұрын
You are supposed to comparing the aviator to inports and the explorer ioĺ the domestics.
@CSLFiero
@CSLFiero 2 жыл бұрын
waiting for the Explorer/Aviator RS with 3.5EB, 300ft lbs electric boost, ZF AKC rear axle
@erikromero1433
@erikromero1433 3 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn’t they include the leather dash/door inserts on the Aviator? Kind of ridiculous.
@tbone12787
@tbone12787 2 жыл бұрын
Infotainment screen on Explorer looks like someone forgot that it was supposed come with the car. Pass on that. The aviator is much nicer
@user-jx4jx2rt6g
@user-jx4jx2rt6g 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@trinigal5144
@trinigal5144 3 жыл бұрын
“As well” 😂
@marklund4836
@marklund4836 2 жыл бұрын
All the references to leather on the door panels and dash top are incorrect in the Explorer. It is not leather. It’s a high grade vinyl. Even the seats are not all leather. The sides/back/non-sitting areas are vinyl too. To put real leather on the door panels and dash would add $5000 or more to this car if not more.
@hughfh
@hughfh 2 жыл бұрын
I think you are right - it is a vinyl covering designed to look like leather and to be honest, it does the job and it looks good. Many German automakers do exactly the same thing except they usually charge extra money for it. (They sometimes also offer real leather and charge even more money for it.) Vinyl or real leather, it still looks 1,000 times better than the fake "stitching" embossed into the moulded vinyl door trim. Please Lincoln - that never looks classy!
@miles5600
@miles5600 3 жыл бұрын
Plz do a review of the 2022 aviator when it’s out q4 this year cause i really have a feeling that the 2022 aviator will have the sync 4 display and way bigger too so plz make a review of that car when it’s out
@hughfh
@hughfh 2 жыл бұрын
I suggest you stay away from Las Vegas.
@miles5600
@miles5600 2 жыл бұрын
@@hughfh ???
@Depressedwarriorsfan6238
@Depressedwarriorsfan6238 3 жыл бұрын
Idk its a hard choice
@knightmareseer1045
@knightmareseer1045 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 3 жыл бұрын
No comparison, sorry! One is sporty the Explorer with a much stiffer ride. I bought the 2020 Aviator, back in September, suspension and ride is like a dream! Every time I take her out I say the same thing, “this is like a dream ride!” Air suspension matters. Compare the Aviator to other higher end vehicles. And take her for a spin, she’s fast right out of the gate.
@frerepartner4275
@frerepartner4275 3 жыл бұрын
I consider the qualification unfair; for me the Aviator is far superior, the equipment 28 speakers and explores 12 speakers, 36 seat positions the explorer 8, heating and cooling of front and rear seats the explorer only forward, luxury console in the second row, the explorer only a basic one, head display, 22 "rings, the explorer 20", but above all; lights with projectors in front of the explorer led lights, air suspension, but especially the biturbo engine and power. by far better aviator.
@JosePerez1
@JosePerez1 3 жыл бұрын
I just work here lol
@lisaminium8976
@lisaminium8976 Жыл бұрын
You can’t be the drive of the Aviator!!
@HughRussell06
@HughRussell06 3 жыл бұрын
Unrelated to this video but what are your thoughts on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
@BenHardyCars
@BenHardyCars 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll try to make a reaction video this weekend
@HughRussell06
@HughRussell06 3 жыл бұрын
@@BenHardyCars ok, I’ve seen pictures of it and it looks like a combo of bmw and Cadillac XT6 personally
@xplor1301
@xplor1301 3 жыл бұрын
Jeep? Seriously?
@cuylerjones6267
@cuylerjones6267 3 жыл бұрын
Uhmm, Lincoln Aviator please.
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts 3 жыл бұрын
EXPLORER PLATNUM & I'm a Lincoln guy. The Ford emblem on the steering wheel is brushed aluminum which aesthetically is more pleasing I was going to buy a Fusion AWD but that blue Ford emblem on the steering wheel clashed with the interior. If there is an option tkk change the blue Ford emblem on the grill tomtjst brushed or even shiney chrome to match the grill I'd go for that or the blacked out ones $16,000 isn't worth it to me for a landscape screen for the infotainment center you could easily have som 3one retune the exlllorer to match the 400/400 heck the Lincoln 2017 Lincoln AWD MKZ has the same engine with 400HP 400 Torque not sure why they dumped down the explorer stupid move IMO
@panthers535
@panthers535 2 жыл бұрын
You never covered the 30 way adjustable award winning seats in the Lincoln, nor the additional automatic phone charger in the center console among all the other other features you didn't cover, tons and tons. The Lincoln is without question a superior vehicle, I'm not sure how you've obtained all your followers with your mediocre reviews. Please do your research on the vehicles you are reviewing instead of throwing up low level car reviews just to get a video uploaded.
@Axtec36
@Axtec36 3 жыл бұрын
Ford Explorer Platinum would be my choice.
@joshuangoje9363
@joshuangoje9363 3 жыл бұрын
The explorer is better
@knightmareseer1045
@knightmareseer1045 3 жыл бұрын
Pricewise definitely
@Matts000
@Matts000 3 жыл бұрын
We love our 2020 Explorer.
@jowomack4348
@jowomack4348 Жыл бұрын
EXPLORER
@rafaytheghumman
@rafaytheghumman 3 жыл бұрын
Fords shittttt, y u even compared it to that sexy lincoln!!
@Lautarozoloaga
@Lautarozoloaga 3 жыл бұрын
👋👋🎉👏
@captaincheesecake2538
@captaincheesecake2538 3 жыл бұрын
I would say the same. You get like 90 % of the same stuff in the Ford. Not worth it
@debbrowning9552
@debbrowning9552 2 жыл бұрын
No, not really! Have a 2020 AWD Lincoln Aviator for almost two years, different drive, mine is like driving on a cloud. Luxury all the way! I like the dash in the hard composite easy to clean. I like the Explorer but I bought the other car.
@dr.rferrie2068
@dr.rferrie2068 2 жыл бұрын
Ford’s plastic chrome ruin any car for me and this makes me very frustrated because I love the brand and I have since I was a kid , but this plastic chrome is ugly and will age badly
@Jose43210
@Jose43210 3 жыл бұрын
You should’ve gotten the Ford Explorer st
@ridamahmoud6816
@ridamahmoud6816 3 жыл бұрын
The inside for both is copy paste
@johnthompson1371
@johnthompson1371 3 жыл бұрын
Mickey mouse motor in both of them
@m.s.m3464
@m.s.m3464 3 жыл бұрын
They're both the same thing the same chassis and mostly same engine parts....
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