2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 89 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 46 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (281 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |