2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (305 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge weights approximately 214 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 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, 2011 Ford Edge (379 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Edge |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
