2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 8 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, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 383 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Because 2013 Scion FR-S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Scion FR-S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Montego | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Mercury | Scion |
Model | Montego | FR-S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |