2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 2 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 94 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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 (281 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Mercury | Proton |
| Model | Montego | Gen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
