| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 200.3 in | -9.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 67.4 in | -11.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 4033 lb. | -627 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.4 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -69.4 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 |
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |