2001 Ford Laser 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 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Laser. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Laser | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Laser | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
