2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Shuttle | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
