2004 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |