2006 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 3 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 791 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 3 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2983 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
