2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 623 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
