2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
