2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (282 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Camaro | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
