2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
