2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
