2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. 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 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Tahoe | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |