2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo C70 (206 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Volvo C70.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo C70. 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, 2003 Volvo C70 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
