2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 114 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 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
