2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace 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 29 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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 (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Espace |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |