Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 117.7 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 215.4 in | -5.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.5 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 59.0 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 4345 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 60.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 21.0 ft3 | -21 |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
There is no center console and the seats are wide. see full Lincoln Town Car review |
2006 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 |