2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
