2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2004 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2005 Holden Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2004 Mercury Montego
Make Holden Mercury
Model Caprice Montego
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3788 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 369 Nm 272 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors