2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.

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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Montego 2011 Jeep Wrangler
Make Mercury Jeep
Model Montego Wrangler
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 202 HP
Torque 281 Nm 321 Nm
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1732 kg 1848 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4404 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2946 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 85 L


 

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