2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 658 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |