Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 123.7 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 221.4 in | -21.1 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 59.1 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4518 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 45.4 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 87.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 21.0 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |