2006 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. 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 88 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 735 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
