2000 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
Because 2000 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
