2004 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dakota | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |