2001 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 292 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. 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 Mazda 6. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (311 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda 6 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |