2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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 Citroen C8 (285 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C8 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |