2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C8 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
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 |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1925 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 | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |