2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
