Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 117.7 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 215.4 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.5 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 59.0 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4345 lb. | -366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 39.4 in | 7.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 60.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 37.4 in | 7.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 59.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 41.3 in | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 21.0 | 37.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 |
2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
2007 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |