Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2014) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Ford Explorer	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	112.2 in	1.5 in
Length	193.4 in	194.1 in	-0.7 in
Width	73.7 in	73.4 in	0.3 in
Height	72.8 in	58.2 in	14.6 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	3874 lb.	657 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	16.5 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.9 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	57.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	55.1 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	36.6 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.3 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	53.8 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.0 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	15.4 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	15.4	28.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	68.3 ft³

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review

2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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