2000 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
