| Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 60.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 3643 lb. | 891 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 21.2 | 22.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 59.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |