2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Fusion (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
