| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 200.7 in | -10.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 60.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3643 lb. | -237 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.6 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.9 in | -4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -5.4 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 |
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |