2003 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |
