2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Rover 75 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 84 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Montego | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |