2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 154 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
