2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 307 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 134 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 307. 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 2002 Peugeot 307. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 307 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
