How small is Small? ...Not that small !
ver.4.1  This new version takes a austere look at a CAFE/Depression-ready lineup. (old versions: 4.0, 3+, 2, 1 )
Lincoln climbs in status & profits but not in sales volume.
Mercury takes on its most important role as the ideal, just-within-reach brand.
along with a different interpretation of Small = each model being slightly smaller than F/L equivalents.
Ford is relegated to economy/ecology models, business-paid-for commercial vehicles,
and the few fans able to pay Lincoln-Mercury prices for their beloved Rwd nameplates.
(please reduce font if numbers don't lineup)
 
F-Awd:
FLX
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euroMz
ACE
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Ford

Am.Ka/A-Max  3d/5d 
Fiesta(s)/B-Max  3d,5d/5d+ 
Escort/C-Max  4d/5d 
(C-170) F17 sedan 
Focus~Reflex sport-3d 
Focus/D-Max  4d/5d 
-
Fusion  4d & 2d-coupe 
Edge  5d 
eXplorer 5d (TaurusX-Explorer) 
Flex  5d 
-

Mercury

-
-
Comet  3d

XR3/Capri   2d*/glass-targa
Milanetto/Electron  4d*/5d
Milan/MetaSpace  4d*/5d
-
-    / MetaSpace+   5d
Montego/metaII  4d/5d,
-
-

Lincoln

-
-
-

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Cosmo./Kuga  CabrioOnly/Cuv 
-
Zc  2d-coupe/glass-targa 
Zxs/Aviator-Z   4d/5d 
- (MKS 2009-2011MY only)
-
D3.2 'MkPeoplemover'  7doors! 

wlb
94
98
102
102.9
100
104
107.26
108
111
113
117
121

ovls       
150/153
  160
  169:166:  -
  175
  172:174:  -
  180:178:182/178
-   :188:  -
  192:  -  :191
  188:196:193/188
  198:198:  -
  203:  -  :  -
-   :  -  :207
also TransitConnect - work version  "teeCÖ" - premium/pass.ver. -   ?    ?
Rwd:
X2C
 "
G.R.P.
 "
 "
 "
 "
 "
 
panther
 "
 
Cobra (GR2) 'pop-top' 
-
Mustang 2d-coupe/'vert 
-
Thunderbird flagship 2d? 
-
-
-
 
copcar-pursuit 
copcar / taxi 
 
-
XR6  2+2d* & glass-targa
-
anniversary Cougar!
-
Orion 4d/L.M.Custom
-
-
 
SpO. GrandMarquis
SpO. Mercury Limousine
 
Puma  2seat lux glass-targa 
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Stallion  2seat (kevlar)'vert 
HRL  2dcoupeCabrio only 
Continental  2+2d sedan 
Mark(MKR+)  2d(+ glass-targa?) 
'TouringCar'/'GTV'  sedan/Cuv 
'Panther' (aka: 
  something completely different!
) 
-
SpO. TownCar-L 
 
103
110
108
111
114
117
120
120
 
114.6
123.7
 
177:-:181
183
185
191
195~197
199~202
205
198
 
203:200: -   
212:  -  :209
 
4wd: 
small       Ranger/Bronco/Escape/ ... 
midsize    F100 / Raptor / Transit 
large        as is minus SUV's 
 
Trucklet™ /Mesa/Mariner
-
-
 
-
LLT (LincolnLuxuryTruck) / Navigator 
-
legend:
* = dual-backs, sedan/coupe look with dual rear opening, full-hatch + small trunk panel
'vert = traditional soft-top convertible
glass-targa = sliding glass roof, replaces coupeCabrio-hard'verts (except Cosmo & HRL)
Zxs = lowered sedan version of Aviator-Z(MkX), built in Canada
X2C = flexible Miata-RX8-Mercury Rwd platform
2+2d = opera/suicide rear doors (RX8/Conti'60s-style)
** = CommercialVehicle, non-retail versions
*** = 'Panther' flagship used for presidential limo

engines: (also see mechanical differentiation )
- direct-injection 5.0 mid-stroke version of the 4.6/5.4 v8 to replace both
- BOSS v8 family:  5.8,  6.2,  7.0/427
- ~3.0 Diesel for most cars, to complement the larger BOSS-Diesel.
- A hybrid system that can be added to any drivetrain for +hp & +mpg.

new Mercury features:
- Fully programmable car/driver interface - that includes: IP display&alerts, memory settings for...
.. adjustable suspensions that can do tricks like adj. ride & height;
.. adaptive-cornering headlites - HID & halogen;
.. a version of the Mustang's MyColor variable IP lighting;
.. smart-key start-button remote-start option; and
.. a nav that can be dealer installed/retrofitted.
- Easy-swap aluminum/real wood/titanium/black-chrome trim options.
- New paint colors that are different from Ford or Lincoln & used for the entire Merc lineup.
- All front seats have tilting/height/lumbar adjustments & fold flat.
Lincoln: high-percentage aluminum construction, automated everything; & exports -
- Zc, Zxs, Aviator-Z, Continental (all std diesel6, opt 3.7v6, 5.0v8?)
- HRL, VIP (5.0v8 na&EB only)


[FWD/AWD] 

FLX-AB   smaller of FLX platform pair.
Ford only - Am.Ka, A-Max, Fiesta hatches, taller B-Max. 4 cyl & EB & hybrid. $10-20k
      (Am.Ka & A-Max intro ~2011)

C-170
F only - "F-17" old Focus continues while factory-change-over is completed

FLX-C2   larger of the FLX platform pair.
F  - Reflex 3d sport hatch. 4 cyl EcoBoost only - 2 displacement sizes.  $15-26k
      Escort/C-Max & Focus/D-Max: 4d-sedans/5d-crossovers.  4 cyl & EB & hybrid.  $14-24k
M  - Comet 3d, XR3/Capri 2d*coupe/targa, Milanetto 4d*. 4&6cyls na/hybrid/EB/EB-hybrid.  $17.5-32k
     (Electron would be a unique-bodied Hybrid-Only 5-door - chop link)
L  - Cosmopolitan coupeCabrio, Kuga Cuv 4 cyl & EB & hybrid.  $29-39k
     (Cosmo shares under-structure with euroFocus and Volvo C70 cc/hard'verts)

euroMz based on RestOfTheWorld Mazda6
M only - Milan 4d sedan*dual-back. 2.5 4cyl, 3.0-3.5v6's, and 2.5EB & hybrid 2.5-3.0  $21-38k
      MetaSpace wagon-ish monospace. 2.5 4cyl, 3.0-3.5v6's, and 2.5EB & hybrid 2.5-3.0  $22-39k

ACE   a flexible EUCD-derived platform replaces CD3
F  - Fusion 4d sedan, 2d-coupe; Edge crossover. 2.5 4 cyl, 3.0v6, & hybrid versions of both.  $19.5-28;32.5k
      Fusion 4d sportsedan & 2d-coupe (ST = Fwd/Awd-3.5v6, GT = Awd-3.5v6EB)  $22-34k
M  - MetaSpace+ long-wlb wagon-ish monospace. 3.0-3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.5 & 3.0  $25-42k
L  - Zc 2d-coupe, Zxs 4d X-sedan, Aviator-Z XUV. (3.0v6 coupe only), 3.7v6  $(34)39-55k

ACE+   replaces  D3, increased efficiency & shorter overhangs.
F  - eXplorer replaces Taurii & Explorer  2.5 4cyl-EB, 3.5v6, and hybrids.  $24-42k
   - Flex continues... $29-48k
M  - Montego/metaII. sedan/Cuv. 3.0 and 3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.5 & 3.0  $28-46k
    (these are 'descendants' of the MKS-superTaurus & MetaOne-concept)
L  - MkPeoplemover luxury van (MKT styling) 3.7v6 & 3.5-EB & hybrids.  $49-65k
      (v8's are Awd only) (FST based on original Freestyle-concept design)


MCE/VCE   115/116"wlb,~195"ovl Rwd-biased AWD variants - N.American market only
Mazda   - MX-9 flagship
Volvo   - C90  &  S100  flagships


[ RWD ]

X2C-   (highly modified RX-derived, aluminum/composite bodies)
F  - GR2 - 2 seat, coupe with std. t-top. na/EB 5.0v8 only.  $50/60k?
M  - none
L  - 'Puma'? 2 seat glass-targa  3.7v6, 3.5-EB, 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $42-75k
     (engine is only option - each engine would have its own unique hood)  

X2C   (medium size - Mazda only)

X2C+  (stretched & highly modified RX-8 platform)
M only - XR6 - 2+2*door & glass-targa. 3.5v6 & EBs.  $25-39k

GRP-   lightest, smallest form of new extra-flexible RWD platform
F  - Mustang - 2d-coupe, convertible. 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & EBs.  $20-40k
M  - none
L  - STALLION, 2 seater imported from Australia 1, minus motors: Boss v8's & EBs.  $45-70k
      (All aluminum body, plentiful in AU, replaces-or-tops Shelby/KingOfTheRoad models)
      (Stallion/Mustang share NO sheetmetal with Falcon, only doorframes with HRL)

GRP   longer wheelbase (no rebadges)
F  - commercial version only (Interceptor-1)
M  - (once-every-10-years anniversary Cougar)
L  - MKR/HRL - 2d CC-hard'vert ONLY, 50%+ aluminum body. 3.7, 3.5-EB, na and EB 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $41-70k

GRP+   Panther successor, smaller outside, bigger inside, & lighter
Commercial versions and limos use completely different body panels!
F  - Thunderbird - sport-lux 2door? 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $27-45k
   - commercial versions only (Interceptor-2 & 3)
F.Au-Falcon (Thunderbird with AU styling & less overhang)
M  - Orion - Australian Fairlane with waterfall grille 3.5v6, 5.0v8  $33-42k
LM - L.M.Custom -  "       "     with neoRetro LeadSled-ish body & interior  $37-50k
L  - Continental 2+2door swoopy sedan ('vert added 2nd year)  3.7v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids  $42(/46)-72k 
   - Mark - re-visioned Lincoln personal car (glass-targa added 2nd year)   v8's & v6-v8-hybrids  $45(/49)-75k
     (Mark shares Thunderbird's doorframes only)
   - TouringCar/GrandTouringVehicle - re-visioned TownCar & MKT  v8's & v6-v8-hybrids  $50-75k
   -"Panther" - possible ultimate Lincoln roadcar   v8's & v6-v8-hybrids  $70-99k
     (Continental,Mark,TC,GTV use the same 3 interchangeable-optional grilles,
      named for the respective models Conti=crossgrid, Mark=slat, TC=bar'n'mesh)

panther platform - continues in 2 wheelbases
F  - government/commercial vehicles only (larger trunks than L-M)
M  - SpecialOrder sedan and commercial limousines
L  - SpecialOrder "personal limousine" only - No commercial discounts

 
[ 4WD ]

small (T6)
F  - Bronco, Escape, Ranger, Expedition, more... - see pix links in above chart
M  - Mesa, based on Bronco-concept themes. If Ford doesn't want to do it, let Merc!
   - Mariner, preserving as much of the current style as possible in a more van-like vehicle
   -"Trucklet™", supercab-shortbed only, 3.5v6 or hybrid-4.
    (King Ranch version of a Ranger that Ford would never DARE allow to compete with the F-series)
L  - none

midsize
F  - F-100, Raptor, Transit
M  - none
L  - LLT, super-luxury version of the F-100; new Navigator (the Last REAL Suv)

large - as is minus SUV's
Mazda:  in addition to helping Ford with the FLX & X2C, how about a MX-9 sport-flagship?

Volvo:  get the "S60c" supersportsedan out soon ( minCLSish + hatchback? by FBálint ).
2/3door:
4door:
5door:
XUV:
C30  
 
P50
 
 
 
XC60
 
S60c
C70  
S80
 
 
P80
XC90
C90  
S100
ovls = 167.5 174  178 182  186 190 192.5 195 197.5
(C90 & S100 are based on a moderately stretched S80 & use mainly aluminium construction)
(new: 'P' series are sleeker hatches - not quite wagons)

to MercuryColors & trims  -  to the next, next Mercury  -  to a new B/C platform
'dual-back' (Doppelbetätigung) previewed on the VW Passat concept (German)

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Feb 2005 original
2005-2006 numerous updates
Nov 2006 version 3
Jun 2007 'global' update
Spring 2008 - ver.4 CAFE/Depression lineup
June 2008 "musical-factories' update
Sept 2008 major revision