2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Mercury Montego

To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 464 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.

Because 2005 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Terraza 2005 Mercury Montego
Make Buick Mercury
Model Terraza Montego
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 2983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 203 HP
Torque 298 Nm 281 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2120 kg 1656 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 72 L


 

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