2000 Alfa Romeo 147 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 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 571 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 147 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
