2005 Ford Mondeo 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 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Mercury Montego are equipped with a 2,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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, both vehicles can yield 281 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
