2005 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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 (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
