Compare the2024 Ford EdgeVS 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

Both the Edge and the Nautilus have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, 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 front and rear parking sensors.

There are over 5 times as many Ford dealers as there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Edge’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. With 7 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Ford higher than Lincoln.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ford 1 place higher in reliability than Lincoln.

The Edge’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 5 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 275) than the Nautilus’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Edge ST’s standard 2.7 turbo V6 produces 35 more horsepower (335 vs. 300) and 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (380 vs. 295) than the Nautilus’ optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

The Edge ST’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Nautilus are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Edge ST’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Nautilus (265/40R21 vs. 255/60R19).

The Edge ST’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Nautilus’ optional 45 series tires.

For greater off-road capability the Edge has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Nautilus (8 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Edge to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Edge ST’s minimum ground clearance is .3 inch higher than on the Nautilus (8.2 vs. 7.9 inches).

The Ford Edge may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the Lincoln Nautilus.

The Edge is 4.4 inches shorter than the Nautilus, making the Edge easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Edge uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Nautilus doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Edge has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 1.2 inches more rear hip room and 2.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Nautilus.

The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Nautilus with its rear seat up (39.2 vs. 36.4 cubic feet). The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Nautilus with its rear seat folded (73.4 vs. 71.3 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox and optional locking center console (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Edge. The Nautilus doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Edge’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Nautilus’ (1500 vs. 0 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Lincoln Nautilus is only 1750 pounds. The Edge offers up to a 3500 lbs. towing capacity.

The Edge SEL/ST-Line/ST/Titanium’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Nautilus has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Ford Edge has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

The Ford Edge outsold the Lincoln Nautilus by over four to one during 2023.