1997 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2004 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 345 kg more than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1997 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 1997 Chrysler Sebring will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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