2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II. 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 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Montego 2005 Toyota Mark II
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Montego Mark II
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 156 HP
Torque 281 Nm 200 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1732 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 70 L


 

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