TO THE POINTWhat’s New? The Mark LT, a gussied-up Ford F-150, is Lincoln’s follow-up to the maligned Blackwood pseudo pickup. Selling Points: It’s not the Blackwood. Deal Breakers: $43K for a shiny, chrome-plated Ford? Suckah… Our Advice: Want to impress your neighbors? Buy the Ford F-150 and carry that wad of savings in your pocket for all to envy.
Specifications The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT’s competitors include the Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT, Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500 Laramie, Ford F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT, Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE, and Toyota Tundra Limited Double Cab.
Test Vehicle: 2006 Lincoln Mark LT 2WD
Price of Test Vehicle: $43,645 (includes a $795 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 5.4-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 300 at 5,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 365 lb.-ft. at 3,750 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 5,370
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/19 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 13.1 mpg
Length: 223.8 inches
Width: 78.9 inches
Wheelbase: 138.5 inches
Height: 73.5 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/39.0 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 40.1/39.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Payload, lbs.: 1,620
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs.: 8,900
Competitors: Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT, Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500 Laramie, Ford F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT, Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE, Toyota Tundra Limited Double Cab