Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 114.6 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 212.0 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 78.3 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 58.3 in | 18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4135 lb. | 1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 60.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 57.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 60.0 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 56.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 20.6 | 34.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |