2001 Ford TE-50 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 TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 64 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford TE-50. 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 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | TE-50 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
