Chief77 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) Does any one know the gear Ratio's of both the AWD and FWD MKZ, and how that will effect off the line acceleration, I know the AWD weighs 206 LBS or so more, but will the AWD LOWER gear Ratio's neutralize the weight difference and be quicker off the line with better 0-60 times, but less 1/4 mile times. Chief Edited September 22, 2006 by Chief77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) this is all I know: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/showthr...;highlight=edge 2007 MKZ (formerly Zephyr) Overall Gear Ratios (transmission x final drive) 1st 14.4 2nd 8.2 3rd 5.4 4th 4.0 5th 3.0 6th 2.4 FWD 3,410 pounds, EPA ratings 19 / 27 AWD weight not given, EPA ratings 18 / 26 2007 Edge FWD Overall Gear Ratios (transmission x final drive) : 1st 12.4 2nd 8.0 3rd 5.1 4th 3.9 5th 2.8 6th 2.1 2007 Edge AWD Overall Gear Ratios (transmission x final drive) : 1st 14.2 2nd 9.1 3rd 5.8 4th 4.5 5th 3.2 6th 2.3 Igor Does any one know the gear Ratio's of both the AWD and FWD MKZ, and how that will effect off the line acceleration, I know the AWD weighs 206 LBS or so more, but will the AWD LOWER gear Ratio's neutralize the weight difference and be quicker off the line with better 0-60 times, but less 1/4 mile times. Chief if you notice above, there are not separate gear ratios for the FWD and AWD MKZ - this is either the limitation of my source, or simply - they have the same gear ratios.... and if it does have lower gear ratios, than you could very well expect identical, if not better performance numbers from the AWD MKZ. Igor Edited September 22, 2006 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief77 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Igor so it sounds like basically the MKZ AWD and FWD will have the same gear Ratio's, I really see no reason Lincoln would hold those numbers back and release the other's so the FWD should be a little faster say 6.7 to 7.0 or so without creating a big debate. Chief Thanks, by the way just served overseas for 6 years and returning back to the states in Nov, and ordered a fully loaded AWD MKZ for 32,500.00 from OSMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FStephenMasek Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Igor, I originally posted those figures on Edmunds and elsewhere. I have not seen anything to indicate that the FWD and AWD MKZs have different final drive ratios, although they may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvford Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Igor so it sounds like basically the MKZ AWD and FWD will have the same gear Ratio's,I really see no reason Lincoln would hold those numbers back and release the other's so the FWD should be a little faster say 6.7 to 7.0 or so without creating a big debate. Chief Thanks, by the way just served overseas for 6 years and returning back to the states in Nov, and ordered a fully loaded AWD MKZ for 32,500.00 from OSMC Help me understand this.....you are saying that the FWD is going to be faster than the AWD??? Please let me know....I am about to order next week!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief77 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Help me understand this.....you are saying that the FWD is going to be faster than the AWD??? Please let me know....I am about to order next week!!! Thanks! Thats the question if the gear ratio's are the same, then the FWD weighing around 200 pounds less will be faster maybe .5 or so 0-60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvford Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 ordered a fully loaded AWD MKZ for 32,500.00 from OSMC That is a really good deal---about "A Plan" price. My other half is deployed right now and he is going to order our MKZ over there (ordering next week through OSMC).....we are looking at 29,000 full loaded minus AWD. We get Ford A-Plan pricing already, but they said they would give us whatever is better. I can't decide if I want AWD or not!?!?! I better make up my mind real quick. All I can think of is draw backs...worst fuel mileage, slower, etc. Doesn't the FWD model come with traction control anyways??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBN LEISHA Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 That is a really good deal---about "A Plan" price. My other half is deployed right now and he is going to order our MKZ over there (ordering next week through OSMC).....we are looking at 29,000 full loaded minus AWD. We get Ford A-Plan pricing already, but they said they would give us whatever is better. I can't decide if I want AWD or not!?!?! I better make up my mind real quick. All I can think of is draw backs...worst fuel mileage, slower, etc. Doesn't the FWD model come with traction control anyways??? All traction control does is reduce engine power and or apply brake to spinning wheel! Will not help you get out of snow or mud! I have it on my LS and I turn it off if I am a bit stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvford Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 When I lived in Michigan I had a 99 Sable 3.0 DOHC and I had no problem in the snow....even with no traction control or AWD. I now live in New Mexico (short term) and I really cannot justify getting AWD, even though I will soon be in Michigan. I guess because I didn't have it before means I don't have to have it now. Get my drift?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaresh Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I drove and reviewed the MKZ AWD today--see separate thread. On the FWD vs. AWD question, I'd go for AWD if you like to get on the power much. It enables you to jump on the gas at pretty much any time. In a FWD car with this much power, you'll burn some rubber if you get on the gas coming out of a turn. For simple winter traction good winter tires are probably a better solution, as they also help with cornering and stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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