2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego. 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 2010 Volvo C70. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | C70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2639 mm |
