Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Lincoln Town Car | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,990 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,471 mm | 4,818 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,971 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,146 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,521 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 561 L | 34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.0 | 1,668 L | 20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.0 | 2,951 L | 19 |
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 |
2014 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.