2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Montego | Impala |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |