2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (212 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montego | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
