2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKX is newer by 9 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKX (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 354 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 2013 Lincoln MKX 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, 2013 Lincoln MKX 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, 2013 Lincoln MKX (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2013 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Montego | MKX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2222 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
