2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 306 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 123 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. 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 2000 Peugeot 306. 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 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2000 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 306 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
