2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Ranger | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2870 mm |
