2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
