2001 Chrysler LHS vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler LHS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler LHS would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler LHS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler LHS (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Chrysler LHS.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler LHS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2001 Chrysler LHS (332 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler LHS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler LHS | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | LHS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2870 mm |
