2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1500 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
