2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2006 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 736 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Five Hundred | Montero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
