2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Because 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Crossfire | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 282 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |