2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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. Both 2006 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Mercury Montego are equipped with a 2,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. 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, both vehicles can yield 281 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestyle | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |