2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 412 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.
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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 248 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
