2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rodius 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 485 kg more 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 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2006 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Montego | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
