2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Montego | Elantra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |