2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (341 HP) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 648 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.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
