| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 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 | 4706 lb. | 3874 lb. | 832 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ.