2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Montego | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 403 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
