2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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 Opel Antara (542 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Antara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 212 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |