2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | TL | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |