| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
| Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,839 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,545 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,052 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,031 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,003 mm | 939 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 595 L | -148 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,243 L | 14.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,313 L | 13.8 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.