2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (246 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 449 kg more than 2000 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |