2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 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 129 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Bantam. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Bantam | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |