2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS-V | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
