2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 277 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Freestar (336 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestar | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 282 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |