1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Odyssey | Montego |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
