1996 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Legend | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
