2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 118 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 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 1999 Toyota Corolla. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
