2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Duna 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 144 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 847 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. 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 2001 Fiat Duna. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Duna | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Duna | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |