Compare the2022 Ford Mustang Mach-EVS 2022 Lincoln Aviator

Both the Mustang Mach-E and the Aviator have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

There are over 4 times as many Ford dealers as there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Mustang Mach-E’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Mustang Mach-E’s reliability 68 points higher than the Aviator.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford 14th in initial quality. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 15th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ford 4 places higher in reliability than Lincoln.

As tested in Motor Trend the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD is faster than the Aviator Grand Touring:

As tested in Consumer Reports the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD is faster than the Lincoln Aviator conventional gas:

On the EPA test cycle the Mustang Mach-E gets better mileage than the Aviator running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the Mustang Mach-E gets better mileage than the Aviator running its gasoline engine:

The Mustang Mach-E’s maximum EPA estimated driving range is 224 to 314 miles on a full charge (depending on model). The Aviator Grand Touring can only travel about 21 miles before it has to start its internal combustion engine.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the Mustang Mach-E’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Lincoln only offers a regenerative brake system on the Aviator Grand Touring.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ford Mustang Mach-E higher (10 out of 10) than the Lincoln Aviator (5 to 7). This means the Mustang Mach-E produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Aviator every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Mustang Mach-E’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Aviator:

The Mustang Mach-E stops much shorter than the Aviator:

The Mustang Mach-E Premium 4 handles at .85 G’s, while the Aviator AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Mustang Mach-E Premium 4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Aviator AWD (26.2 seconds @ .69 average G’s vs. 27.1 seconds @ .69 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Mustang Mach-E’s turning circle is 1.1 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (38.1 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The Ford Mustang Mach-E may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 450 to 700 pounds less than the Lincoln Aviator.

The Mustang Mach-E is 1 foot, 1.7 inches shorter than the Aviator, making the Mustang Mach-E easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Mustang Mach-E is 5.5 inches narrower than the Aviator, making the Mustang Mach-E easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Mustang Mach-E has a much larger cargo volume than the Aviator with its rear seat up (34.4 vs. 18.3 cubic feet).

Consumer Reports rated the Mustang Mach-E’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Aviator’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Aviator Reserve/Grand Touring/Black Label offers wireless charging.

Insurance will cost less for the Mustang Mach-E owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Mustang Mach-E will cost $925 less than the Aviator over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Ford Mustang Mach-E will be $8009 to $20900 less than for the Lincoln Aviator.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Ford Mustang Mach-E, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Lincoln Aviator isn't recommended.