2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (268 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (288 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 288 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |