2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios 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 (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2002 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2002 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daihatsu Terios | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Terios | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |