2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 262 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.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 282 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |