| Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
| Model | Ford Five Hundred | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.1 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 198.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 78.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 60.1 in | 69.9 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 4345 lb. | -702 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.8 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 61.9 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 59.1 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 47.9 ft3 | -26.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -66.6 ft3 |
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.