2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 (282 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Rexton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 282 Nm | 257 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |