Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 193.4 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 72.8 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4138 lb. | 4440 lb. | -302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 59.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.9 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -25.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -65.3 ft3 |
2011 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |