 
					 
				| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 111.2 in | -3.8 in | 
| Length | 190.5 in | 184.2 in | 6.3 in | 
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.0 in | -3.8 in | 
| Height | 55.9 in | 67.0 in | -11.1 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 4082 lb. | -676 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.9 in | -2 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.8 in | -0.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.7 in | -2.2 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.1 in | -2.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.6 in | -2.6 in | 
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -53.1 ft3 | 
| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review | 
| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review | 
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review | 
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review | 
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | A little cramped see full Ford Edge review | 
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |