1996 Lancia Zeta vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Zeta. (109 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Lancia Zeta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Zeta. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Zeta | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Zeta | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
