Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lincoln Town Car | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.7 in | 113.7 in | 10 in |
Length | 221.4 in | 193.4 in | 28 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 72.8 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4518 lb. | 4531 lb. | -13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 58.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 45.4 in | 36.9 in | 8.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 87.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -27.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -22.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -62.7 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |