2004 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2004 Kia Cerato and 2004 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Cerato. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Cerato. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Cerato | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Cerato | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1245 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |