2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Kamal | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
